colon
A colon can set off a list within a sentence or a bullet-pointed list. In either case, the first word of each item of the list is not capitalized unless it is a proper noun or a complete sentence. Follow the rules of lists per commas and semi-colons.
A colon can set off a clause for emphasis.
Examples:
- They had one dream: to have a dog.
- I promise you this: we will succeed.
- She had one goal: winning.
When used in dialogue or Q-and-As, place the speaker’s name followed by the colon.
In Biblical citation, the colon is used between chapter and verse after the book of the Bible. For example, John 3:16 or Josh 2:7.
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