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In which scenario would a colon be the most appropriate punctuation mark?

A. To separate a main title from its subtitle in a research paper.
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B. To join two independent clauses with a contrasting idea.
C. To introduce a list that is the direct object of a verb.
D. To separate items in a series that already contain commas.

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  • To separate a main title from its subtitle in a research paper.
  • To join two independent clauses with a contrasting idea.
  • To introduce a list that is the direct object of a verb.
  • To separate items in a series that already contain commas.

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