"If only, if only," the woodpecker sighs, "The bark on the tree was as soft as the skies."

While the wolf waits below, hungry and lonely,

Crying to the moo--oo--oon,

"If only, if only."

—Holes,
Louis Sachar

Reread this lullaby. How do the words “if only, if only” help connect the two timelines in the story?

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to denote a list or enumeration? a. each group will have members fill the following roles: leader, note-taker, and time-keeper. b. our toughest monthly sales goals are in: january, july, and august. c. marketing, distribution, and customer service: are the focus areas for 2017. d. the company will be opening two new offices in: harrisburg and reading.