The sentence that uses punctuation correctly is option A, since we do not have to use a colon after the word "like", as explained below.
The use of a colon ( : ) is often a matter of confusion to many of us. We know colons are used to introduce lists, but we do not always have to use them just because we will list items in our text.
We must NOT use colons after (or before) the words and phrases "like," "such as," and "for example." Notice that "like" here is not the verb, but the word used with the same meaning as "for example."
That is why we should not have a colon in the sentence:
Adding a colon before or after "like" would make the sentence incorrect. That is why we should choose option A as the right answer.
The complete question is the following:
Which sentence below uses punctuation correctly?
a) My roommate does the most annoying things, like leaving dirty dishes under his bed, slamming doors at all hours, and wearing my socks before putting them back in the drawer.
b) My roommate does the most annoying things: like, leaving dirty dishes under his bed, slamming doors at all hours, and wearing my socks before putting them back in the drawer.
c) My roommate does the most annoying things, like: leaving dirty dishes under his bed, slamming doors at all hours, and wearing my socks before putting them back in the drawer.
d) My roommate does the most annoying things: like leaving dirty dishes under his bed, slamming doors at all hours, and wearing my socks before putting them back in the drawer.
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