5. Colon (:)


  • A colon is used before a list and usually after 'as follows.'
EXAMPLE: This box contains the following items: bandages, plasters, lotion, medicines and a pair of scissors.

  • It is used to separate the hour from the minutes when telling time
EXAMPLE: 11:59 A.M., 11:59 P.M.

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