Victory for the ACT Exam 16e TG Sample

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COLONS

The colon is always used in the following situations:

RULES FOR SITUATIONS REQUIRING A COLON 1. A colon should be used to precede a list of three or more items or a long quotation. 2. A colon can be used to call attention to an elaboration or explanation. Examples: IlengtihsleaUtivneit.ed States there are three branches of government: executive, judicial, and  Wcoentarlilbtuhtoeudgthot hJaiscorbethiraedmreentitr:eldactko odformesoeraercthrafvuenlidnign,gb. ut he explained that another factor 