Question

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

A) Mom gave us several chores to do:rake the yard, blow the driveway, and
wash the car.
B) The shaggy dog left hair all over the expensive sofa: that Grandma had
taken such pride in.
C) Our teacher assigned us so much homework to do tonight: that I don't
think I'll ever be able to finish it.
D) The bottom shelf of the bookshelf was reserved for the heaviest and most
valuable books in the collection.
Submit

Answer 1

hi! colons are often used in lists. the first option is a list. so, that is the option that makes the most sense and is most likely your answer. hope this helps!

Answer 2

A

Explanation: It names a list, and you need a colon for a list.