Question

practice a using colons in sentences
read each sentence. then, insert a colon or colons wher
example: i finally decided which foreign language to tak
answer: i finally decided which foreign language to tak

1. chemistry class begins at 11 40 a.m. and ends \t5.

at 12 25 p.m.

1. i cited the article i had used in the report as \t6.

national geographic 74 10.

1. the supermarket is open every day from \t7.

6 30 a.m. until 11 30 p.m.

1. i made up my mind about which college to \t8.

attend university of texas, austin.

Explanation:

1.

Step1: Identify time separation

In time notation, a colon separates hours and minutes. So between 11 and 40, and 12 and 25.
<Chemistry class begins at 11:40 A.M. and ends at 12:25 P.M.>

2.

Step1: Identify publication info separation

For publication details (volume and issue), a colon separates them. Between 74 and 10.
<I cited the article I had used in the report as National Geographic 74:10.>

3.

Step1: Identify time separation

In time notation, a colon separates hours and minutes. Between 6 and 30, and 11 and 30.
<The supermarket is open every day from 6:30 A.M. until 11:30 P.M.>

4.

Answer:

Step1: Identify list introduction

Before the college name (which is the item in the list of colleges considered), a colon is used. After "attend".
<I made up my mind about which college to attend: University of Texas, Austin.>