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Which sentence does NOT use a colon correctly?
A.
The summer camp offers these water activities: swimming, boating, waterskiing, and parasailing.
B.
She finally got her reward: a vacation.
C.
Many scientists’ predictions of climate change include: warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms.
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C.
Explanation: A colon should follow an independent clause that introduces or explains what comes after. Sentence C places a colon right after the verb "include," which is stylistically incorrect. Fixes:
- Remove the colon: "Many scientists’ predictions of climate change include warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms."
- Or reword to allow a colon: "Many scientists predict the following effects of climate change: warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms."
Explanation: A colon should follow an independent clause that introduces or explains what comes after. Sentence C places a colon right after the verb "include," which is stylistically incorrect. Fixes:
- Remove the colon: "Many scientists’ predictions of climate change include warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms."
- Or reword to allow a colon: "Many scientists predict the following effects of climate change: warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms."
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