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hallm:

Which sentence below is the correct use of a colon? Question 4 options: The bakery specializes in three desserts: cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. The three types dogs in the show are: Poodle, Labrador, and Terrier. When I retire, I want to go to: Greece, Rome, and Argentina.

Warriorz13:

a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.

Warriorz13:

Those are all examples :/ What are your thoughts

hallm:

that is exactly what i thought and i was confused because they said pick the correct one but they are all correct

Warriorz13:

Is there another option you didn't see?

hallm:

no not at all

Warriorz13:

Hmmm

Warriorz13:

Go with A.

Warriorz13:

If you want me to I can back it up, but I feel A is correct

Elsa213:

I agree with A. e.e

Warriorz13:

Tank yew Elsur

hallm:

thank you both that was so confusing

Warriorz13:

You're very welcome, feel free to tag me or the grill @Elsa213, she is the queen of english work.

Elsa213:

Warriorz es fanceh when it comes tew english.

Warriorz13:

Fanceh yew say? *^*

Elsa213:

Yew knoe et, boii

Warriorz13:

Why em I a boi with tew"ii"

Elsa213:

boi e.e

Warriorz13:

GRILL <3

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