Practice Questions

The colon correctly introduces the enumerated list.

Are' cannot be followed by a colon.

No punctuation is needed here because 'is' links the subject directly to the predicate.

The colon is correct after an introductory phrase that sets up a list.

You cannot put a colon after a linking verb like 'are' unless a formal list is introduced by an explicit noun.

A colon introduces a list after an independent clause.

The second clause explains the first clause (Life is like a game).

A colon is not used to separate a clause from a numerical ratio in this manner; it is grammatically awkward.

A colon introduces an explanation or emphasis of the preceding clause.

A colon introduces a formal quotation.