1. To introduce quotes
A colon can be used before a quote, especially if the quote is given on a separate line.
2. Before a list
A colon can introduce a list in a sentence.
3. Before an explanation
A colon can introduce an explanation.
+ The police made several arrests: there was a lot of trouble after the match.
4. To separate titles from sub-headings.
Punctuation: the colon.
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