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The colon signals a pause longer than a semi-colon but shorter than a full stop. You may follow a colon with a capital or small letter. Use a capital letter if the words following make a complete sentence.
Use a colon:
Before a list
I have three duties: dictation, typing and filing.
Before a statement that explains, enlarges or summarises
We need to find a solution: one that will solve all our problems.
Before a long quotation
To show ratios
2:1 30:70
To show references
Matthew 2:13
Do not use a colon:
Before a list of items that immediately follows a verb or a preposition
Wrong: The job requirements are: research, writing and public speaking.
Right: The job requirements are research, writing and public speaking.
With a dash to introduce a list or dot points
Wrong: There were three parts:- introduction, theme and conclusion.
Right: There were three parts: introduction, theme and conclusion.
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