10. Read the sentence and answer the question.

In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

Which correctly shows where a colon is needed in the sentence?

A. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied: three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

B. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

C. In the early years of the space program: Astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

D. In the early years of: the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

B. In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

Explanation:

The correct sentence is sentence B, "In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects: rocket engines, flight mechanics, and computer theory.

A colon is often used before a list. However, it is important to remember that the part of the sentence before a colon needs to be a complete sentence. We could just say, "In the early years of the space program, astronauts studied three complex subjects," is a complete sentence that could stand alone.

B is correct...

Explanation:

this sign (:) is used when you are trying to explain something or name different things that are involved in one particular thing. and then after that you use comma to separate them.

this passage has a lot of figurative language like examples are

the day we found the sharks' teeth was foggy and cool.

moisture hung in the air so thick you could almost see it sparkling in the dim sunlight.

figurative language can not be taken seriously it is just sayings.

i cant see the passage although i do know hyperbole means overly exaggerated such as "i can eat an enter horse"! i hope this you!