The correct answer is C. Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery: for their taco dinner.
The colon is used here to introduce the purpose of the items he needs to pick up, which is for their taco dinner.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner.
Where should a colon be placed to correct the error in the sentence?
A. Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things: at the grocery for their taco dinner.
B. Michael's mom: asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner.
C. Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery: for their taco dinner.
D. Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for: their taco dinner.
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