What is the function of a colon?
The colon is primarily used to focus the reader’s attention on the things to follow.
Rule 1: Colon should only be used after an independent clause.
Example: Every student must have: book, pencil and an eraser
Is “Every student must have” an independent clause?
“NO”
Right Example: There are three
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