6th Grade Colons3
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6th - 8th Grade
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Trisha Perry
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COLONS
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I. Use for time
example: 11:15A.M.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
2,50P.M.
11 18P.M.
3:20A.M.
910P.M.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
110P.M.
7,50A.M.
10!16P.M.
4:25A.M.
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II. Use for Warnings or Notes
example: Warning: Wet Paint!
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
Note No meeting Friday!
Note, no meeting Friday!
Note: No meeting Friday!
Note No: Meeting Friday!
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
Attention: Slippery Pavement
Attention, Slippery Pavement
Attention Slippery Pavement
Attention! Slippery Pavement
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III. Use for business letter salutation
example: Dear Mr. Jones:
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
Dear Senator Kelly,
Dear, Senator Kelly
Dear: Senator Kelly
Dear Senator Kelly:
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
To whom it may concern,
To whom it may concern:
To whom it may concern
To whom it may concern!
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IV. Lists
example: I had a lot of food: hot dogs, potato salad, pickles, and cookies.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
I love sports, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
I love sports volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
I love sports. Volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
I love sports: volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer.
I bought a lot at the store: shirts, pants, and shoes.
I bought a lot at the store, shirts, pants, and shoes.
I bought a lot at the store. Shirts, pants, and shoes.
I bought a lot at the store shirts, pants, and shoes.
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Caution: Do not put a colon after a verb or preposition
A few example words: are, were, have, include, like, in, by, for, to
Nonexample: I have lived in: Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky.
Nonexample: The party will include: balloons, treats, and games.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct use of the colon for lists.
My favorite foods are: apples, potatoes, and tomatoes.
We have games on: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday.
The book was written by: Jim, Bill, and Scott.
I love these colors: blue, grey, and pink.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the one that uses the colon INCORRECTLY.
I have four dogs: Max, Bruno, Spot, and Pup.
You must bring these items: planner, paper, and a pencil.
I gave gifts to: Kim, Blair, and Tristan.
Dinner will include the following: chicken, potatoes, and green beans.
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