Which sentence uses the colon correctly? Kelly was very excited: about the rock concert her friend won tickets for on the radio. She spent four days trying to put together the perfect outfit. In the end, she settled for something simple: a black tee, ripped jeans, and a headband. In contrast to Kelly: her friend, Maria was dressed rather flamboyantly. She wore shocking pink slacks with a silver tank top. All eyes were on: bot

Explanation:

"The colon is used to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first. In such usage, the colon functions in much the same way as the semicolon. As with the semicolon, do not capitalize the first word after the colon unless the word is ordinarily capitalized."

In this case, "In the end, she settled for something simple" and "a black tee, ripped jeans, and a headband" are two independent clauses. However, because "a black tee, ripped jeans, and a headband" further illustrates the first, you add a colon. If that makes any sense lol.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.