Which Rule Is Correct for Sentences Following Colons

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which rule is correct for sentences following colons?

• A) Don't use a capital letter for a sentence following a colon.
• B) Capitalize each word in a sentence that follows a colon.
• C) Capitalize a complete sentence that follows a colon when that sentence is a formal statement, a quotation, or a sentence that you want to emphasize.
• D) Capitalize only the major words in a complete sentence that follows a colon.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Finite Natural Resources

Natural resources that exist in limited quantities and are not renewable within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

Per Capita Consumption

The average amount of goods or services consumed per person in a given population or area.

Birthrates

The number of live births per thousand of population per year, indicating the rate at which a population is growing.

Demographers

Specialists who study population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns.