Question

There is one blank in the sentence below. For this blank, select the phrase that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

Wheelchair basketball has a lot in common with traditional
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a 15-foot free-throw line, and other similarities.

Answer 1

The appropriate phrase to use with a colon to introduce a list would be: "such as: a 15-foot free-throw line, and other similarities."

So the complete sentence would be:

"Wingchair basketball has a lot in common with traditional such as: a 15-foot free-throw line, and other similarities."

Please note that while the phrase "such as" is commonly used to introduce examples, in some contexts it might not necessarily be correct to follow it directly with a colon. In this case, it would be more proper to remove "such as" altogether and just have the colon. Therefore, it would be best revised to say:

"Wheelchair basketball has a lot in common with traditional: a 15-foot free-throw line, and other similarities."

This shows that what follows the colon is a direct elaboration or listing related to the subject.