Question

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

Early dawn, clear mornings and cool weather; these were the things Eric enjoyed on his early morning runs.

• A. weather,
• B. weather:
• C. weather ...
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The given sentence gives a list of items that Eric enjoyed on his early morning runs. A colon is used to introduce an item or list of items in a sentence. Thus, a colon should be used in the sentence in place of the semi colon.

Option A - A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

Option C - An ellipsis is used to represent a trailing off thought.

Option D - The use of semi colon is incorrect. A semi colon is used between two independent clauses when the coordinating conjunction is omitted.

Thus, the correct answer is Option B.