Exercise: Using colons as needed

In the following items, insert a colon in any sentence that needs one and delete any unnecessary colons. Some sentences may be correct as written.

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  1. Question

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    After discussing the case study, the class reached one main conclusion in any business, the most important asset is the customer.

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    Another example is taken from Psalm 139 16.

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    Roberto tried to make healthier choices, such as: eating organic food, walking to work, and getting plenty of rest.

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    A number of quotable movie lines come from Casablanca, including “Round up the usual suspects.”

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    Sofi rushed to catch the 5 45 express but missed it and had to wait for the 6 19.