SAT Writing › Correcting Colon Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Whenever I find myself faced with a particularly arduous task: I always ask my friends for help.
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I need you to: sit down, be quiet, and follow all further instructions with precision.
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There are three ways to go forward here we can get it together, we can go our separate ways, or we can stop altogether.
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I want you to: pick up some cherries, some corn, and some watermelon for the salad, please. No error
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The truth of the matter is, as always, rather simple you must do what I ask, or you will fail.
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His mother had three great qualities; she was tough, she was fair, and she was patient.
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I ate four terrible things yesterday; a raw squash, a cold turkey sandwich, and a hot popsicle.
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I need you to do: the dishes, your laundry, and the rest of the chores.
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I'm having a very long day, and it would be a great help to me if you: would pick up your socks, clean the sink, and turn out the lights. No error
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When you don't you regard your family more favorably: you hurt them, they are clearly a great group of people.