Question

practice (continued)
fix and function
c. read the sentences. if the sentence is missing a colon, fix it by adding a colon in the correct place. then, check off the function that the colon performs.

		function of the colon
1.	listening to music is relaxing rap is the best.	☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

2.

sia already has a topic in mind bullying.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

3.

sam didnt see the snake for one reason he was looking up in the trees instead of down on the trail.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

4.

i did so much on my day off i cleaned, i read, and i went for a run.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

5.

on her birthday, ximena had only one thought cake.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

6.

there is so much to love about a football game the sights, the sounds, and the energy.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |
colon practice
d. read the story. each sentence needs a colon. add the colon where it belongs to complete each sentence. the first one has been done for you.
charlie the cat heard a small squeak from the corner of the room and had a thought: mouse. to get a closer look, he made a few movements he crouched, he tiptoed across the floor, and then he hid behind the chair. charlie was still and silent he wanted that mouse. before leaving his home, the mouse had to make sure everything was safe he looked left, he looked right, and he listened closely for any sounds. the mouse believed he was safe he took a few steps forward. charlie pounced toward the mouse, his paws covering the floor he thought the hunt was over. he smiled and opened his paws nothing. the mouse was safe in his home that was a close call!

Explanation:

Section C: Fix and Function

Each sentence is revised by adding a colon in the correct position, and the matching colon function is identified based on grammatical rules: colons connect related independent clauses, emphasize key ideas, or introduce lists.

Colons are added to separate introductory clauses from the specific details, ideas, or lists they introduce, following standard grammatical usage for colons.

Answer:

1. Revised sentence: Listening to music is relaxing: rap is the best.

Function: ☑ connect two sentences

1. Revised sentence: Sia already has a topic in mind: bullying.

Function: ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Revised sentence: Sam didn't see the snake for one reason: he was looking up in the trees instead of down on the trail.

Function: ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Revised sentence: I did so much on my day off: I cleaned, I read, and I went for a run.

Function: ☑ list items

1. Revised sentence: On her birthday, Ximena had only one thought: cake.

Function: ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Revised sentence: There is so much to love about a football game: the sights, the sounds, and the energy.

Function: ☑ list items

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Section D: Colon Practice