English, 24.01.2020 16:31 KrishnaBalaram1235

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? check all that apply.

a. andrew’s favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers.
b. darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: hawaii, puerto rico, and jamaica.
c. there were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.
d. samantha enjoyed many types of music; jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal.
e. on my way to the movies, i had to pick up: roger, miguel, kimberly, and bev.

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Answer from: IsabellaGracie

I would have to say A is correct

Answer from: mheiser8768

I would have to say A is correct

Answer from: masterdavey3691

The sentences that are puctuated correctly are B and C. The correct sentences are bolded below.

A. Andrew’s favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers.

Not correct. You need to have a complete sentence before the colon. In this case, the colon is not necessary.

B. Darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.

This is correct. We have a full sentence before the colon.

C. There were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

This is correct. We have a full sentence before the colon.

D. Samantha enjoyed many types of music; jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal.

This is not correct. We would need to change the semi-colon to a colon for this sentence to be correct.

E. On my way to the movies, I had to pick up: Roger, Miguel, Kimberly, and Bev.

This is not correct. There is not a complete sentence before the colon. In this sentence, the colon is not necessary.

Answer from: Nathaliasmiles

The sentences that are puctuated correctly are B and C. The correct sentences are bolded below.

A. Andrew’s favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers.

Not correct. You need to have a complete sentence before the colon. In this case, the colon is not necessary.

B. Darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.

This is correct. We have a full sentence before the colon.

C. There were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

This is correct. We have a full sentence before the colon.

D. Samantha enjoyed many types of music; jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal.

This is not correct. We would need to change the semi-colon to a colon for this sentence to be correct.

E. On my way to the movies, I had to pick up: Roger, Miguel, Kimberly, and Bev.

This is not correct. There is not a complete sentence before the colon. In this sentence, the colon is not necessary.

Answer from: Quest

the type of supporting detail is fact!

Answer from: Quest

in night, why are wiesel and his father evacuated from the auschwitz concentration camp? a massive escape makes the nazis question the security of auschwitz. they are assigned to work as laborers in a factory at another camp, buna. hitler has ordered that all remaining jews be relocated within german borders. the german army needs the camp guards to go to the battle front for a last-chance defense.