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Standard XII
English
Question

Out of the given sentences, select the one which places 'colon' in its most suitable position:
  1. Jahangir knew: three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  2. Jahangir knew three: languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  3. Jahangir knew three languages: Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  4. Jahangir: knew three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.

A
Jahangir knew three: languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
B
Jahangir knew: three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
C
Jahangir: knew three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
D
Jahangir knew three languages: Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
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A colon is used to introduce a list of items in a sentence. The sentence gives a list of languages known by Jahangir. Thus, the correct option will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect.
A semi colon is used between two independent clause when the coordinating conjunction is omitted.

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