What is the main purpose of using a colon in ...

★ Grammar & Reading

What is the main purpose of using a colon in a sentence?

A. To introduce a list.

B. To connect two independent clauses.

C. To add emphasis to the preceding clause.

D. All of the above.

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas.

A. Before we leave, don’t forget to check, the weather.

B. Before we leave don’t forget, to check the weather.

C. Before we leave, don’t forget to check the weather.

D. Before, we leave don’t forget to check the weather.