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Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

A. He wanted: one thing from his family, reconciliation.
B. He wanted one thing: from his family, reconciliation.
C. He wanted one thing from his family: reconciliation.
D. He wanted one thing from: his family reconciliation.

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C. He wanted one thing from his family: reconciliation

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C) He wanted one thing from his family: reconciliation.

Step-by-step explanation:

When using a colon, make sure you have a complete phrase preceding it. "He desired one thing from his family," could stand alone. Reconciliation is the only goal, thus the colon.

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