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Using Colons Correctly

Academic Center Exercises

Exercise 1: In exercise one, you'll correct the sentences that use colons incorrectly. (6 sentences) An answer key is included at the end of the exercise.

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Using Colons Correctly

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For a quick review of the parts of speech and their use in sentences before or while you are using this handout, see Parts of Speech.