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What is the purpose of a colon?
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To separate two independent clauses that link together.
To introduce a list or explanation.
To emphasise some extra information in the middle of a sentence.
Look at the use of colon in this sentence: 'She had only three meagre possessions: a worn out backpack, a pair of torn shoes and a hairbrush with a handful of bristles.'
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