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Paragraph Practice 1

For each of the following questions decide whether a colon is needed.

The Hirsches planned for their trip to Paris by __1__ (colon/no colon) looking on the Internet, visiting a travel agent, and talking with friends who had been there. The Residence Rivoli sounded like a good hotel choice __2__ (colon/no colon) clean, centrally located, and quiet. However, Mr. Hirsch wanted to splurge on a hotel with luxury features __3__ (colon/no colon) a shining marble bath, plush dining room, and elegant meals.

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