colon

A punctuation mark used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations

📖 Detailed Explanation

A colon (:) is used to introduce something that follows, such as a list, explanation, or quotation. It signals that what comes next will clarify or expand on what came before.

📝 Usage Rules

•Introduce a list after a complete sentence
•Introduce an explanation or elaboration
•Introduce a quotation
•Separate hours and minutes in time notation

✅Correct Examples

"I need three things: milk, eggs, and bread."

Colon introduces a list after a complete sentence

"The reason is simple: hard work pays off."

Colon introduces an explanation

❌Incorrect Examples

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