1. By: Mariah Vigil and Alex Nguyen
Colon
By: Mariah Vigil and Alex Nguyen

2. When to use a colon
between a grammatically complete introductory clause and a final phrase or clause that illustrates, extends, or amplifies the preceding thought. A colon means "that is to say" or "here's what I mean."

3. The facts
If the clause following the colon is a complete sentence, it begins with a capital letter.
Use when listing items
A colon may be used to introduce a long quotation.

4. Examples These are the pool rules: Do not run No diving ect…
The author wrote in the first chapter:
Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the ceiling…
Avoid using a colon before a list when it directly follows a verb or preposition.
Incorrect:
I want: butter, sugar, and flour.
Correct:
I want the following: butter, sugar, and flour.

5. Think of the colon as a gate, inviting one to go on:
There is only one thing left to do now: confess while you still have time.
The charter review committee now includes the following people:
the mayor
the chief of police
the fire chief