Question

10.
Read the sentence and answer the question.

In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

Which correctly shows where a colon is needed in the sentence?


A. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied: three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.


B. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.


C. In the early years of the space program: Astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.


D. In the early years of: the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

Explanation:

The correct sentence is sentence B, "In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

A colon is often used before a list. However, it is important to remember that the part of the sentence before a colon needs to be a complete sentence. We could just say, "In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects," is a complete sentence that could stand alone.

Answer 2

Answer:

B is correct...

Explanation:

this sign (:) is used when you are trying to explain something or name different things that are involved in one particular thing. and then after that you use comma to separate them.