1.Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list.
- In order to join the party, you need to bring the following items: cooking utensils, water, and canned food.
- My sister wants me to buy these following items as her birthday’s gift: skirt ,shoes, and bag.
- I want my personal stylist who can do the following: (1) mix and match the clothes, (2) keep update a new fashion all the time, and (3) able to work in irregular hours.
2. Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a quotation.
- He always said that his favorite quote is the one from Oscar Wilde: A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.
- My favorite quote is the one of Oscar Wilde: Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.
- He puts one of the quotes by Victor Hugo in his new book: The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves, or rather loved in spite of ourselves.
3.Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce an explanation or clarification.
- There is only two things that my little sister love: eating and singing.
- In order to get a bonus, you need to do two things: work hard and be smart in front of you boss.
- What you can do to get a good grade: work hard and read books.
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