Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.

Question

Where should a colon be placed to correct the error in the sentence?

• Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things: at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.

• Michael's mom: asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.

• Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner: beans, cheese, and salsa.

• Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese,: and salsa.

Answer 1

The correct option is:

• Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner: beans, cheese, and salsa.