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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the proper use of a colon?

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I am going to the store and will buy the following: apples, milk, bread, ice cream, and dog food.


The following: are my favorite foods ice cream, pizza, brussel sprouts and cheese.


I have all of these animals as pets dog: cat: hamster: gerbil: and a frog.


Today: the mailman, the UPS man, and the FedEx truck all visited my house.

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The first one ( I am going to the store...) is the correct one.
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