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Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence? I'll do something quiet such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching instead of riding roller coasters with you. A. I'll do something quiet: such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching instead of riding roller coasters with you. B. I'll do something quiet: such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching—instead of riding roller coasters with you. C. I'll do something quiet—such as, reading, gardening, or bird-watching—instead of riding roller coasters with you. I cant decide if it is B or C. help?

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"C. I'll do something quiet—such as, reading, gardening, or bird-watching—instead of riding roller coasters with you" is the proper revision. Colons should not be used for this.
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