Question

Which sentence does NOT use a colon correctly?


A.
Warning: This bridge is slippery when wet.

B.
To make a simple bean dip, mix refried beans with: salsa, spices, and chopped onion.

C.
The time of Mr. Park’s drawing class has been changed from 3:00 to 3:30.

Answer 1

B.

Explanation: You should not put a colon directly after a verb or preposition that already introduces a list. Fixes:
- Correct: "To make a simple bean dip, mix refried beans with salsa, spices, and chopped onion."
- Or: "To make a simple bean dip, mix the following: salsa, spices, and chopped onion."

A and C use punctuation correctly.