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Ajaja captured unique footage of waterfowl: he zoomed in on some frolicking ducklings.
Answer: 
Ajaja captured unique footage of waterfowl: he zoomed in on some frolicking ducklings.
[ correct as is ]

At the 1030 A.M. service the minister read from Deuteronomy 7/12.
Answer: 
At the 10:30 A.M. service the minister read from Deuteronomy 7:12.

The film project centered on one theme; the water.
Answer: 
The film project centered on one theme: the water.

Ajaja was not yet content with his art, that is: he wanted a stronger reaction from the viewers.
Answer: 
Ajaja was not yet content with his art: that is, he wanted a stronger reaction from the viewers.

Dear Mr. Olatunji;
After your trip I hope you will read my book, In the School, Heroic Deeds of Principal Mirumbi.
Respectfully yours,
Principal Mirumbi
Answer: 
Dear Mr. Olatunji:
After your trip I hope you will read my book, In the School: Heroic Deeds of Principal Mirumbi.
Respectfully yours,
Principal Mirumbi

Babatunde and Ajaja used a variety of modes of transportation, helicopter, jeep, boat, and an occasional water buffalo.
Answer: 
Babatunde and Ajaja used a variety of modes of transportation: helicopter, jeep, boat, and an occasional water buffalo.

It had been an exhausting day on the river, they slept soundly.
Answer: 
It had been an exhausting day on the river: they slept soundly.

All he saw were: rapids, cataracts, and more rapids.
Answer: 
All he saw were rapids, cataracts, and more rapids.

Ajaja played the movie for: the principal, his teacher, and his classmates.
Answer: 
Ajaja played the movie for the principal, his teacher, and his classmates.

Principal Mirumbi scolded the restless students with a statement by Yogi Bera, "It isn't over until it's over."
Answer: 
Principal Mirumbi scolded the restless students with a statement by Yogi Bera: "It isn't over until it's over."

 

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