Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. You will need three things: a torch, a map and a compass.
Answer: three things:. Why not the others: 'You will need:' breaks a clause before its object; the others misplace the colon.
- Step 1: A colon follows a complete clause and introduces a list.
- Step 2: 'You will need three things' is complete.
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