📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-english
Which sentence incorrectly places a colon before a list?
A
You will need the following tools: a hammer, a wrench, and a screwdriver.
B
My favorite subjects are: history, literature, and art.
C
Here are my favorite subjects: history, literature, and art.
D
He requested three items: a map, a compass, and a flashlight.
Explanation
A colon should not separate a verb ('are') from its subject complements. It must follow a full sentence.
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