Which sentence does NOT use a colon correctly? OA These are my favorite colors: blue, yellow purple, and white. B The committee now includes the teacher, the principal and a parent. OC I like the following things on my sandwich:mayonnaise, chicken, and tomato. OD I asked my mother to get these items for me: pencils,notebook paper, a folder,and a calculator.

## Step 1<br />A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, an explanation, or an example. It is also used to separate two clauses where the second clause explains or illustrates the first.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />In sentence A, the colon is used correctly to introduce a list of favorite colors.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />In sentence B, the colon is not used correctly. The list of committee members does not require a colon to separate the items in the list.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />In sentence C, the colon is used correctly to introduce a list of items that the speaker likes on their sandwich.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />In sentence D, the colon is used correctly to introduce a list of items that the speaker asked their mother to get.