Question

practice (continued)
what is the function?
a. read the sentences. then, circle the colon, and check off the function it performs.

		function of the colon

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

2.

life is short: live life to the fullest.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

3.

i went to the market and bought three items: a juicy pear, a shiny, golden apple, and a small, fuzzy peach.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☑ connect two sentences |

4.

the players had only one thing on their minds: win.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

5.

julio studied many things at school today: biology, algebra, and history.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

6.

my puppy gives me two important things: love and companionship.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

using a colon
b. read the sentences. then, add a colon in the correct place, and check off the function that the colon performs.

		function of the colon

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

2.

heres why we volunteered to clean up the park we care about our community.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

3.

elyse gave benjamin the following message wave as soon as you see me.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

4.

addy got plenty of exercise today she ran, she swam, and she rode her bike.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

5.

there was only one choice they could make jump.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

6.

you need three ingredients for the sandwich ham, cheese, and bread.

☐ list items

☐ emphasize or introduce an idea
☐ connect two sentences |

Explanation:

For Section A, identify the colon's function by analyzing what follows it: a single emphasized idea, connected independent clauses, or a list. For Section B, place the colon where it introduces an idea, connects clauses, or introduces a list, then match the function.

Answer:

Section A: What Is the Function?

1. Katie only likes her hot sauce one way: spicy.

• ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Life is short: live life to the fullest.

• ☑ connect two sentences

1. I went to the market and bought three items: a juicy pear, a shiny, golden apple, and a small, fuzzy peach.

• ☑ list items

1. The players had only one thing on their minds: win.

• ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Julio studied many things at school today: biology, algebra, and history.

• ☑ list items

1. My puppy gives me two important things: love and companionship.

• ☑ list items

Section B: Using a Colon

1. When she saw the bear, she had only one thought: don’t run.

• ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Here's why we volunteered to clean up the park: we care about our community.

• ☑ connect two sentences

1. Elyse gave Benjamin the following message: wave as soon as you see me.

• ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. Addy got plenty of exercise today: she ran, she swam, and she rode her bike.

• ☑ list items

1. There was only one choice they could make: jump.

• ☑ emphasize or introduce an idea

1. You need three ingredients for the sandwich: ham, cheese, and bread.

• ☑ list items