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https://www.testgeek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/punctuationbootcamp_news-e1540567976133.jpg1089675Colons are one of those things that seem more complicated than they are, because they aren’t as common as other punctuation. Frequently, commas and end of sentence punctuation can be used in their place, so if you’ve had no reason to use a colon before, chances are you won’t start now on your own. As a result, many students are intimidated by them simply because they’re unfamiliar. No longer! By the end of this post, you’ll know our friend the colon like the back of your hand! Kickstart Your SAT Prep with Test Geek’s Free SAT Study Guide Colons Explained […]