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GCSE English Language · key term
A punctuation mark (:) that introduces material such as an explanation, elaboration or list.
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Revise: Sentence forms and punctuation for effectA colon introduces material that explains or develops what precedes it.
A punctuation mark that introduces an explanation, expansion, list or quotation.
Check that a colon follows a complete clause when introducing a list or explanation.
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A punctuation mark (:) that introduces an explanation, example, list or reveal.
Revise: Punctuation for clarity and effectPunctuation helps a reader see how words and ideas fit together. It can distinguish spoken words from narration, identify who owns something, or show that the next phrase explains the previous one. It also shapes emphasis: a colon can prepare a reveal, while dashes can make an interruption stand out.
