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Colon - English language punctuation - class-VIII
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Choose the correct sentence of the given, in terms of the usage of 'colon'.
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In the rainy night, his eyes could focus only one thing: the light house.
💡 Explanation:
According to general rule, a colon can be used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related or, when one illustrates or explains the other.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
The remaining options are incorrect.
Option A does not include a colon which is necessary for a pause between the clauses.
Option C does not distinct the clauses in the sentence.