1. Colons (:)
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2. Introduction
Indicates that a list, a quotation, or some form of explanation follows

3. Simple Uses Greetings of business letters Times of day
Dear Sir or Madam:
To Whom This May Concern:
Times of day
7:45
12:30
References to some holy books
Psalms 23:7
Qur’an 75:22

4. Uses Use a colon to introduce a list of items
Often follow words like these or the following
NEVER USE A COLON AFTER A VERB OR PREPOSITION
The school needed the following items: toilet paper, soap, and toilet bowl cleaner.

5. Uses
Between two independent clauses where the second summarizes the first.
Use to introduce a long or formal quotation
Before the games, the athletes had to affirm their eligibility to compete: they swore a solemn oath to Zeus.
Marvin told me exactly what he thought of my outfit: “It is horrible and ugly.”

6. Practice
The pentathlon included the following five events discus, long jump, javelin, running, and wrestling.
Before the game players had to prove their eligibility they had to sign a waiver.
Stan told Alison exactly what he thought “That is a hideous outfit and you should take it off.” : : :