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.

2. I will be on the plane at 1153 P.M.

3. Which would be better for you, 1000 A.M. or 200 P.M?

4. Be in my office promptly at 1035 A.M.

5. You never get to bed before 1130 P.M.