Colon: The colon performs the following functions:
1. It is used after a speaker's name in a dialogue, especially in a written play. Lakunle: A very good morning to you sir!
2. It is used to introduce formal listing. I found the following in the bag: her wallet, passport, a bunch of keys and some cash.
3. It is used to introduce a formal quotation. According to Fakoya (2008): 'The only variety of English available to Nigerians is Nigerian English.'
4. The colon is used to separate chapters from verses in biblical references. John 3:16.
5. To indicate time. 9:25am
6. It is also used to separate a title and a subtitle of a book. Everyday English: A compilation of English for Today lectures.
1. It is used after a speaker's name in a dialogue, especially in a written play. Lakunle: A very good morning to you sir!
2. It is used to introduce formal listing. I found the following in the bag: her wallet, passport, a bunch of keys and some cash.
3. It is used to introduce a formal quotation. According to Fakoya (2008): 'The only variety of English available to Nigerians is Nigerian English.'
4. The colon is used to separate chapters from verses in biblical references. John 3:16.
5. To indicate time. 9:25am
6. It is also used to separate a title and a subtitle of a book. Everyday English: A compilation of English for Today lectures.
