Where should the colon be placed to provide clarification for a thought?(1 point)

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Taking a break is usually a good idea you can clear your head and things feel easier: when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea you can clear your head and things feel easier: when you go back to work.

Taking a break is usually a good idea: you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea: you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.

Taking a break is usually a good idea, you can clear your head: and things feel easier when you go back to work.
Taking a break is usually a good idea, you can clear your head: and things feel easier when you go back to work.

Taking a break: is usually a good idea you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.

Answer 1

The correct placement of the colon for clarity is:

Taking a break is usually a good idea: you can clear your head and things feel easier when you go back to work.

This placement suggests that the second part of the sentence explains or elaborates on the first part.