Question

In using a colon to introduce a quotation, be sure the clause before the colon is a complete sentence (can stand alone). Which sentence below uses a colon correctly?
A. Robert Frost once said: "How many things have to happen to you before something occurs to you?"
B. Robert Frost described poetry insightfully: "Poetry begins in delight . . . and ends in wisdom."
C. Frost declared: "Earth's the right place for love.I don't know where it's likely to go better."

Answer 1

@Deadly_Roses

Answer 2

the only one that could be a sentence by its self without the quote is B. Robert Frost described poetry insightfully: "Poetry begins in delight . . . and ends in wisdom."

the rest cant be sentences by themselves....so i think that would be correct....

Answer 3

so its B?

Answer 4

i think so....

Answer 5

correct

Answer 6

i think it would be C. its the only one that can stand alone in a sentence without the quotes and still sound normal...

Answer 7

this should be A. since a document is a written/printed paper, and it doesn't really go with the other ones....so A. i think

Answer 8

i think it would be C.

Answer 9

B could also be correct but this makes more sense.....

Answer 10

it was B

Answer 11

this one would be C then...

Answer 12

since your supporting your case....

Answer 13

watch doing??

Answer 14

this is also C. i think.....and what?

Answer 15

true

Answer 16

i mean what think

Answer 17

B. since it means to take note...

Answer 18

ohh ok