2. compound ( 2 ICs), :colon / gives an explanation/ genreal to specific
S V DO S V
ex: Darwin's ''The origen of species'' stated a harsh truth : Only the fittest survive.
(-----------general statement---------------------) (-specific statement----)
ex: Obama made an important annoucement: Hillary will not be my vice-president.
ex: Shaw told a writer there are three things I dislike about your story: they are the beginning, the middle, and the end.
ex: There is one key rule in my life: Keep on smiling whatever happens.
3. A series ( adjectives, nouns, modifiers) without a conjunction
ex: With passion, determination, purpose, Lincoln condemned slavery.
ex: Mr. B enjoys three sports: swimming, biking, running.
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