PMDC Verified Question 56 of 99
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation and capitalization:
A
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda.
B
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars, Toyotas, Suzuki, and Honda.
C
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda.
D
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars, Toyota, Suzuki, and Handa.
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda.
Concept: Colons for Lists and Proper Capitalization.

Solution: A colon correctly introduces the list following an independent main clause, with all brand names capitalized.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Uses comma splice before list and pluralizes 'Toyotas'.

  • Option C: Omits punctuation before list.

  • Option D: Misspells 'Honda' as 'Handa'.

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