Colon Usage Analysis Technique
Identify the sentence with the correct use of the colon: I have three goals for the year, lose weight, save money and travel more
Answer: She had one question: when is the deadline?
Explanation
The correct sentence with the proper use of the colon is:
(C) She had one question: when is the deadline?
A colon is used correctly here to introduce a clause that explains or expands on what came before it.
The other options do not follow standard rules for using a colon.
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