Question

When should you not use a colon?

A.When you are separating two independent clauses where the second clause explains the first B.When you are introducing a name
C.When you are beginning a list of irregular items D.When you are introducing a quote

Answer 1

Your answer is "C"
When to use a colon before a list?Colons and semicolons should never be used interchangeably.Rule 1a. Use a colon to introduce an item or a series of items. ...Rule 1b. A capital letter generally does not introduce a word, phrase, or incomplete sentence following a colon.