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C5A2z1
Colons to Introduce Explanations
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Use an independent clause before a colon. Don't use a
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colon between a verb and its objects.
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His backpack contained: books, binders, and
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his lunch.
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His backpack contained books, binders, and
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his lunch.
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His backpack contained the following: books,
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binders, and his lunch.
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His backpack contained three types of items:
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books, binders, and his lunch.
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