Colons: first function
I can use the colon to introduce a list or a question.
Colons: first function
I can use the colon to introduce a list or a question.
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Key learning points
- A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose.
- A colon is always placed after a main clause.
- A colon can introduce a list or a question.
- A colon can help to improve text cohesion.
Keywords
Colon - a piece of punctuation placed after a main clause that can introduce a list or a question
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Text cohesion - how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose
Common misconception
Pupils may not place a main clause before the colon.
Emphasise that for questions and lists, we always have a main clause before the colon; for questions, we also have one after the colon.
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