Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

Correct answer: D. Bring the following: your ID, a black pen and a pencil.

A colon introduces a list after a complete statement, such as "Bring the following". It should not separate a verb from its objects, as in "Bring: your ID".

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is D. Bring the following: your ID, a black pen and a pencil.

A colon introduces a list after a complete statement, such as "Bring the following". It should not separate a verb from its objects, as in "Bring: your ID".

Topic: Punctuation and Capitalisation MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)