Question

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.

Answer 1

C. He wanted one thing from his family: reconciliation

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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.