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Choose the sentence where the colon correctly introduces a definition:

A. The word is: ephemeral.
B. Define: ephemeral.
C. Ephemeral': lasting for a very short time.
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D. He said: 'ephemeral'.

📝 Explanation

A colon is often used to introduce a definition or explanation when the term being defined precedes the colon.

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  • The word is: ephemeral.
  • Define: ephemeral.
  • Ephemeral': lasting for a very short time.
  • He said: 'ephemeral'.

A colon is often used to introduce a definition or explanation when the term being defined precedes the colon.

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