The Colon

When do we use the colon in English?

1) To introduce quotes

A colon can be used before a quote, especially if the quote is given on a separate line.

• A quote can be introduced like this:
  
  Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote
  (Source)

2) Before a list

A colon can introduce a list in a sentence.

• A list can be introduced like this: item, item,item.

3) Before an explanation

A colon can introduce an explanation.

• The police made several arrests: there was a lot of trouble after the match.

4) To separate titles from sub-headings.

• Punctuation: the colon.

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