Introduce a List after a Complete Clause - Practice 1

A colon can introduce a list after a complete introductory clause.

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A colon can introduce a list after a complete introductory clause. Do not split a verb from its objects with a colon in the formal style used here.

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We need three supplies: paper, tape, and string. We need three supplies is a complete clause.

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Two things changing together does not by itself show that one caused the other.

Question 1 Choose the properly introduced list containing a map and a drum. We need two items: a map and a drum. We need: a map and a drum. We: need a map and a drum.

Question 2 Choose the properly introduced list containing a drum and a cup. We need: a drum and a cup. We: need a drum and a cup. We need two items: a drum and a cup.

Question 3 Choose the properly introduced list containing a cup and a book. We: need a cup and a book. We need two items: a cup and a book. We need: a cup and a book.

Question 4 Choose the properly introduced list containing a book and a lamp. We need two items: a book and a lamp. We need: a book and a lamp. We: need a book and a lamp.

Question 5 Choose the properly introduced list containing a lamp and a kite. We need: a lamp and a kite. We: need a lamp and a kite. We need two items: a lamp and a kite.

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