Lesson 387
Mechanics - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon to express the hours and minutes in figures.
Example:
12:30 A.M.
Instructions: Place colons where needed.
1. We will meet at 800 A.M. tomorrow morning.
We will meet at 8:00 A.M. tomorrow morning.
2. I will be on the plane at 1153 P.M.
I will be on the plane at 11:53 P.M.
3. Which would be better for you, 1000 A.M. or 200 P.M?
Which would be better for you, 10:00 A.M. or 2:00 P.M?
4. Be in my office promptly at 1035 A.M.
Be in my office promptly at 10:35 A.M.
5. You never get to bed before 1130 P.M.
You never get to bed before 11:30 P.M.