Question

Which sentences use a colon correctly?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Please pack the following: a sleeping bag, a change of clothes, and a flashlight.

B.
These books are for: Ralph, Jessica, and Craig.

C.
Her favorite colors are: green, blue, and purple.

D.
Our bus will stop in these cities: Knoxville, Atlanta, and Tallahassee.

E.
Whales primarily consume four sources of food: shrimp, larvae, plankton, and krill.

Answer 1

@TinyLittleHelper @vera_ewing

Answer 2

i am not sure on this, plz help

Answer 3

i know a must be one of them

Answer 4

and d seems reasonable as well

Answer 5

Use a colon. between a grammatically complete introductory clause (one that could stand as a sentence) and a final phrase or clause that illustrates, extends, or amplifies the preceding thought. If the clause following the colon is a complete sentence, it begins with a capital letter.

Answer 6

ok, i think a and d are right...

Answer 7

a, d, and e

Answer 8

wow, i am stumped and confused a bit, do u know @TinyLittleHelper

Answer 9

No. That explanation didn't really help...
Research!

Answer 10

A, D, and E are correct. Good job.

Answer 11

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/5419ac07e4b0ac24a7863c83

Answer 12

http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/colons.asp

Answer 13

this is a possibility, and thx @vera_ewing

Answer 14

You're welcome.

Answer 15

avoid using a colon before a list when it directly follows a verb or a preposition

Answer 16

Gotta give it to ya, @vera_ewing , you saved us all. :)

Answer 17

haha, thx to u three :)

Answer 18

it is A,D and E

Answer 19

i wish i could give more than one medal at a time!