Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. You will need three things: a pen, a ruler and a calculator.
- Step 1: A colon can introduce a list after a complete clause.
- Step 2: 'You will need three things: a pen, a ruler and a calculator' is correct.
Answer
You will need three things: a pen, a ruler and a calculator.
Why not the others: You will need: three things a pen, a ruler and a calculator.: The colon interrupts the main clause. You will need three things, a pen: a ruler and a calculator.: The colon is placed inside the list. You will need three: things a pen, a ruler and a calculator.: The colon splits the noun phrase.
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