Section P: The Colon (practice)

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Add colons where necessary to the following phrases or sentences.

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For summer camp, we had to bring the following sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, and towel.
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  For summer camp, we had to bring the following: sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, and towel.
Correct Answer
A. For summer camp, we had to bring the following: sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, and towel.

Explanation
The correct answer is "For summer camp, we had to bring the following: sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, and towel." This answer accurately reflects the given sentence by using correct punctuation and formatting to list the items that needed to be brought for summer camp.

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Dear Ms. Sorenson
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  Dear Ms. Sorenson:
Correct Answer
A. Dear Ms. Sorenson:

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Dear Ms. Sorenson:" because it follows the proper format of addressing a letter or email. When writing a formal letter or email, it is important to begin with a salutation such as "Dear" followed by the recipient's name or title. In this case, the recipient is Ms. Sorenson. The use of a colon after the salutation is also correct as it is a common punctuation mark used in formal writing.

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First I read Goosebumps Terror Trips, but I didn’t like it very much.
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  First I read Goosebumps: Terror Trips, but I didn’t like it very much.
Correct Answer
A. First I read Goosebumps: Terror Trips, but I didn’t like it very much.

Explanation
The given answer correctly identifies the error in the sentence. The title "Goosebumps: Terror Trips" should be written with a colon after "Goosebumps" to indicate that "Terror Trips" is a subtitle. This punctuation error is corrected in the answer by adding a colon after "Goosebumps". Additionally, the answer correctly maintains the sentence structure and conveys the meaning that the speaker did not enjoy reading the book.

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Then I read Fear Street The Gift, and I liked it much better.
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  Then I read Fear Street: The Gift, and I liked it much better.
Correct Answer
A. Then I read Fear Street: The Gift, and I liked it much better.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Then I read Fear Street: The Gift, and I liked it much better." This answer is correct because it accurately reproduces the given statement, including the correct punctuation and capitalization. The colon after "Fear Street" indicates that "The Gift" is a subtitle or part of the title, and the correct use of capitalization and spacing between words is maintained.

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5.

Boston Clerihew Book Company
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  Boston: Clerihew Book Company
Correct Answer
A. Boston: Clerihew Book Company

Explanation
This is likely a question asking for the name of the company based on the given information. The name of the company is "Clerihew Book Company" and it is located in Boston.

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I went to pick her up at 8 30, but she wasn’t at home.
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  I went to pick her up at 8:30, but she wasn’t at home.
Correct Answer
A. I went to pick her up at 8:30, but she wasn’t at home.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I went to pick her up at 8:30, but she wasn’t at home." This answer is correct because it accurately reflects the sentence provided, which states that the speaker went to pick someone up at 8:30 but the person was not at home. The answer also correctly uses the colon to separate the hours and minutes in the time mentioned.

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Would you rather go to the 7 00 movie or the 9 15 movie?
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  Would you rather go to the 7:00 movie or the 9:15 movie?
Correct Answer
A. Would you rather go to the 7:00 movie or the 9:15 movie?

Explanation
This question is asking for a preference between two movie showtimes: 7:00 and 9:15. The word "rather" implies that the person being asked has to choose one option over the other. The answer restates the question, emphasizing the two options without providing any additional information or opinion.

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Minneapolis, MN Ballantine Book Company
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  Minneapolis, MN: Ballantine Book Company
Correct Answer
A. Minneapolis, MN: Ballantine Book Company

Explanation
The given answer is the correct format for citing the location and publisher of a book. It follows the standard convention of listing the city and state abbreviation followed by a colon, and then the publisher's name. In this case, the book was published by Ballantine Book Company in Minneapolis, MN.

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Before I start college, I need one of each of the following laptop computer, scientific calculator, cell phone, and credit card.
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  Before I start college, I need one of each of the following: laptop computer, scientific calculator, cell phone, and credit card.
Correct Answer
A. Before I start college, I need one of each of the following: laptop computer, scientific calculator, cell phone, and credit card.

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it correctly identifies the items that are needed before starting college, which include a laptop computer, scientific calculator, cell phone, and credit card. The answer also uses proper punctuation by placing a colon after the phrase "the following," indicating that a list of items will follow.

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To Whom It May Concern
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  To Whom It May Concern:
Correct Answer
A. To Whom It May Concern:
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Dear Manager of the Appliance Department
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  Dear Manager of the Appliance Department:
Correct Answer
A. Dear Manager of the Appliance Department:

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it directly addresses the recipient of the letter, which is the manager of the Appliance Department. By using this salutation, the sender is clearly indicating who the intended recipient of the message is.

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One of my favorite books is Winterdance The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod.
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  One of my favorite books is Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod.
Correct Answer
A. One of my favorite books is Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod.

Explanation
The correct answer is "One of my favorite books is Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod." The answer is correct because it correctly identifies the title of the book, Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod, and states that it is one of the person's favorite books. The answer also includes the correct punctuation, with a colon after Winterdance and proper capitalization of the first letter of each word in the title.

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Class starts at 8 15 and finishes at 9 04 each day.
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  Class starts at 8:15 and finishes at 9:04 each day.
Correct Answer
A. Class starts at 8:15 and finishes at 9:04 each day.

Explanation
The statement given clearly states that the class starts at 8:15 and finishes at 9:04 each day. This means that the class consistently begins at 8:15 AM and ends at 9:04 AM every day.

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Los Angeles Bismark Publishing Company
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  Los Angeles: Bismark Publishing Company
Correct Answer
A. Los Angeles: Bismark Publishing Company
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Please make the following changes to your paper spell check, indent the paragraphs ½ inch, and double space it.
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  Please make the following changes to your paper: spell check, indent the paragraphs ½ inch, and double space it.
Correct Answer
A. Please make the following changes to your paper: spell check, indent the paragraphs ½ inch, and double space it.

Explanation
The given answer accurately lists the changes that need to be made to the paper. It specifies three specific changes: spell check, indent the paragraphs ½ inch, and double space the paper. By following these instructions, the paper will be improved in terms of grammar and formatting.

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Section P: The Colon (Practice)

For summer camp, we had to bring the following sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, and towel.

Dear Ms. Sorenson

First I read Goosebumps Terror Trips, but I didn’t like it very much.

Then I read Fear Street The Gift, and I liked it much better.

Boston Clerihew Book Company

I went to pick her up at 8 30, but she wasn’t at home.

Would you rather go to the 7 00 movie or the 9 15 movie?

Minneapolis, MN Ballantine Book Company

Before I start college, I need one of each of the following laptop computer, scientific calculator, cell phone, and credit card.

To Whom It May Concern

Dear Manager of the Appliance Department

One of my favorite books is Winterdance The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod.

Class starts at 8 15 and finishes at 9 04 each day.

Los Angeles Bismark Publishing Company

Please make the following changes to your paper spell check, indent the paragraphs ½ inch, and double space it.