Question

Sentence Patterns 10:Question 3

Answer 1

Answer:

a colon

Explanation:

A colon is used in sentences where the author wishes to state the order of things. A semi colon which looks like the colon is used to set apart two independent sentences. In the sentence above, a colon is the right punctuation to use because the author states the order of important points.

Before he begins stating this order, he attaches a colon to show that a list is being made. Colons are used to distinguish lists, examples and quotes.