After which word in the sentence should a colon be placed?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which word in the provided sentence is the appropriate placement for a colon, indicating that the response will follow or clarify what precedes it.
Answer
After 'foods'.
The final answer is D: foods.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D: foods.
More Information
A colon should follow an independent clause when it is used to introduce a list. In this case, the list of foods follows 'their favorite foods'.
Tips
A common mistake is placing the colon directly after a verb or preposition when the clause is not complete.
Sources
- When to Use a Colon, With Examples - Grammarly - grammarly.com
- Colons | University of Illinois Springfield - uis.edu
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