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Which sentence shows the correct use of a colon?

A. Her address is: 243 El Cajon Road, El Paso, Texas.
B. When you go to the store, pick up the following things: bread, milk, eggs, and cheese.
C. You can find research information: in the library databases and on the Internet. D. Mrs. Simpson said: we needed to do our homework.

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Answer: B. When you go to the store, pick up the following things: bread, milk, eggs, and cheese.

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right on my test

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Colons are used to add onto a sentence without making it a run on or changing the subject.

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