What punctuation mark is used to introduce a formal list, an extended quotation, or an explanatory elaboration?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A colon (:)
- Step 1: A colon directs the reader's attention forward to an enumeration, list, direct quotation, or clarification. Step 2. The clause preceding the colon must be a grammatically complete independent clause. Answer: A colon (:). Why not the others: Semicolons connect independent clauses; commas separate series items; hyphens join compound words.
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