Question

A list should be introduced with a colon when the list is preceded by

Answer 1

A list should be introduced with a colon when the list is preceded by a complete thought.

Explanation: When using colons in a list, colons do not precede a list unless it follows a complete sentence. Here's an example:

In order to successfully use a colon in a list, one should do the following:

• Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list of items,
• Use capitalization and punctuation consistently (this is optional),
• And you may use the word and before the last phrase.

Answer 2

A complete thought .............