Question

Where should a colon be placed to punctuate the following sentence correctly? Even though they are a serious group of young adults, their laughter made Tyler nickname them the "giggle gang" Jana, Andrea, Erin, and Samantha. A) after them B) after they C) after though D) after "gang"

Answer 1

Answer:

D) After "gang"

Explanation:

The colon should be placed before the list elements introduced by what is before the colon. In this case, the "giggle gang" is the group conformed by the elements "Jana, Andrea, Erin and Samantha." All other options are incoherent with the function of a colon.

Answer 2

Answer:

D)  after "gang"

Explanation

A colon should placed after "gang" outside the final quotation marks. Even though they are a serious group of young adults, their laughter made Tyler nickname them the "giggle gang": Jana, Andrea, Erin, and Samantha.