Introduce a List after a Complete Clause - Practice 2

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 kite and a box. We: need a kite and a box. We need two items: a kite and a box. We need: a kite and a box.

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

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

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

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

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