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Read this sentence.

My friend Antonio is involved in many activities, including the environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.
which is the best way to rewrite this sentence using a colon?
My friend Antonio is involved in many activities: the environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.
My friend Antonio is involved in many activities: including the environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.
My friend Antonio is involved in many activities: The environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.

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Correct: My friend Antonio is involved in many activities: the environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.

#2 The colon is not necessary and #3 no need for capitalization after the colon.

User James Clark
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It’s the first option.
My friend Antonio is involved in many activities: the environmental club, soccer, and martial arts.
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