Which punctuation mark should be used in both spaces in this sentence? The three sports____ cricket, netball and tennis_____ were played enthusiastically by the family. 1.— (dash) 2. : (colon) 3.… (ellipsis)

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Which punctuation mark should be used in both spaces in this sentence?

The three sports____ cricket, netball and tennis_____ were played
enthusiastically by the family.
1.— (dash)
2. : (colon)
3.… (ellipsis)
4. ; (semicolon)

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middle-school

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It might be a Colin or a semicolon which one sounds better

Stefan Judis answered Jan 6, 2015

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I think it's A. The dash can be used in both places

Michael Tabolsky answered Jan 10, 2015

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