Question

(02.02 mc)
which sentence effectively uses a colon?
o a elins dad, a dentist: is excellent at keeping his appointments on time.
o b javier is excited for one thing: only the world cup.
o c maria is taking three classes this term: sociology, psychology, and english.
o d miahs dog is a golden retriever: she loves taking it for walks.

Explanation:

• In option a, the colon is mis - placed. The appositive “a dentist” should not be separated from the main clause by a colon in this way.
• In option b, the use of “only” after the colon is redundant as the colon already implies a specific thing.
• In option c, the colon is used correctly to introduce a list of the classes Maria is taking.
• In option d, the colon is used to connect two independent clauses that are not in a proper relationship (the second clause is not an explanation or list related to the first in a way that a colon would be appropriate).

Answer:

C. Maria is taking three classes this term: sociology, psychology, and English.