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Quick questions on Colons and semicolons on ACT English
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What must come before both a colon and a semicolon, and what is the key difference in their jobs? [Recall]
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Explain why "The kit includes: bandages, tape, and scissors" misuses the colon, and give a correct version. [Short explanation]
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