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Problems with Colons

Don't use a colon to separate sentence elements that belong together, such as an action verb from its objects or a linking verb from its complements.

  • The university sent us catalogues, maps, housing applications, and transportation information.

  • not  The university sent us: catalogues, maps, housing applications, and transportation information.

  • The four things I want are success in business, a happy marriage, creative fulfillment, and peace of mind.

  • not  The four things I want are: success in business, a happy marriage, creative fulfillment, and peace of mind.

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