47. Which sentence does not use a colon correctly?

A.
We need the following information: name, address, and telephone number.

B.
The science fiction course includes these authors: Madeleine L'Engle, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Ray Bradbury.

C.
These packages are for: Mrs. Carty, Miss Cohen, and Mr. Deller.

D.
Here's what you have to do: put gas in the car, pick up some milk, and fold the laundry.

@anaise @Vocaloid

Question

47. Which sentence does not use a colon correctly?
 
 A.
We need the following information: name, address, and telephone number.
 
 B.
The science fiction course includes these authors: Madeleine L'Engle, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Ray Bradbury.
 
 C.
These packages are for: Mrs. Carty, Miss Cohen, and Mr. Deller.
 
 D.
Here's what you have to do: put gas in the car, pick up some milk, and fold the laundry.

@anaise @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

hint: which sentence is still correct WITHOUT the colon?

vocaloid · Answer

in other words, which sentence can we take the colon out of and still make sense?

melaniemartinez · Answer

Hmm... C?

vocaloid · Answer

good! C is correct

rule of thumb: for a preposition like "for" we would usually not use a colon

melaniemartinez · Answer

Thank you!