Question

Read the sentence below.
The smoothie recipe includes ____ frozen berries, yogurt, and vanilla extract.

Which choice indicates the best way to complete this sentence?



The blank should be filled in with the words the following, followed by a semicolon.



The blank should be completed with a colon.



The blank should be filled in with the words the following, followed by a comma.



The blank should be completed with the words the following, followed by a colon.

Answer 1

This sentence should definitely have a colon.

Answer 2

The blank should be completed with a colon.

Answer 3

Uh well isn't that kind of a direct answer. I mean it should definitely have a colon in it, but what about adding the part "the following?"