Where should the colon be placed to provide clarification for a thought? (1 point)

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Taking a break is usually a good idea, you can clear your head: and things feel easier when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea: you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work

Answer 1

The correct placement of the colon for clarification is:

Taking a break is usually a good idea: you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.

This version uses the colon to introduce an explanation or elaboration on the first part of the sentence.