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10. One main purpose of a colon is to

A. mark the boundaries between strong words.
B. replace a question mark.
C. show emphasis.
D. introduce a list.

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The answer is (D) Introduce a list.

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The answer is D)

We use a colon right following an independent clause because it precedes and affirms the characteristics of the list that arises.

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