The document discusses the 4 main uses of a colon: 1) To introduce a list, 2) To separate two independent clauses when the second explains the first, 3) To introduce a quotation, and 4) To emphasise a single word. It provides examples of each use and instructions on how to use a colon correctly in different contexts.

1. How to use colon
The 4 main uses of a colon:
1. To introduce a list
2. To separate two independent clauses
when the second explains the first
3. To introduce a quotation
4. To emphasise a single word
Success Criteria:
Prove you can use a colon correctly in 4 different ways.

2. How to use a colon
1. The bookstore specialises in three subjects art,
architecture, and graphic design.
2. I have no time to learn the language my new job
starts in five weeks.
3. Buddy’s dad shouted ‘I’m sorry’.
4. After 3 weeks the jury reached a verdict guilty.
• COPY EACH SENTENCE.
• ADD A COLON IN THE CORRECT PLACE.
• EXPLAIN WHY YOU USED A COLON.

3. How to use a colon
1. To start a list
The bookstore specializes in three subjects: art, architecture,
and graphic design.
2. Separate 2 sentences when the 2nd sentence explains first
I have no time to learn the language: my new job starts in five
weeks.
3. Before a quotation
Buddy’s dad shouted: ‘I’m sorry’.
4. To emphasise a single word
After 3 weeks the jury reached a verdict: guilty.

4. How to use a colon
A colon can be used to emphasise a word at the
end of a sentence.
After 3 days the jury reached its verdict: guilty.
There is one thing we cannot live without: hope.
A colon can be used to emphasise single word at
the start of sentence.
Beer: the cause of and solution to life’s problems.
Winter: the season of cruelty of despair.
Try to come up with 2 examples of your
own in the same style.

5. Write 4 sentences describing this image.
Use a colon in 4 different ways.
1. To introduce a list
2. To separate two independent
clauses when the second explains
the first
3. To introduce a quotation
4. To emphasise a single word

6. How to use a colon
Colons are often used incorrectly.
A full sentence must precede the colon.
This is incorrect
The 3 subjects I like the most are: English, PE and history.
This is correct
I like 3 subjects the most: English, PE and history.
Can you correct these 2 sentences?
1. I bought many items at the store such as: eggs, milk and
bread.
2. The teams that finished in the top 3 last season were:
Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea.

7. How to use a colon
Colons are often used incorrectly.
A full sentence must precede the colon.
This is incorrect
The 3 subjects I like the most are: English, PE and history.
This is correct
I like 3 subjects the most: English, PE and history.
Correct answers
1. I bought many items at the store: eggs, milk and bread.
2. The top 3 last season consisted of the following teams:
Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea.