Question

Which sentences use a colon correctly?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The ingredients she uses are: tomatoes, peppers, and olives.

B.
These dog toys are for: Hilda, Taco, and Peppermint.

C.
The tour includes these stops: St. Augustine, Mobile, New Orleans, and Galveston.

D.
Please fill in the following: name, age, height, and weight.

E.
There are three main carriers of pollen: birds, insects, and wind.

Answer 1

The sentences that used colons correctly and have applied the rules are: Option C. The tour includes these stops: St. Augustine, Mobile, New Orleans, and Galveston. Option D. Please fill in the following: name, age, height, and weight. And option E. There are three main carriers of pollen: birds, insects, and wind. The rules applied here are: use a colon when listing items; avoid the use of semicolons if the items listed precedes a preposition or a verb.