Grammar Rule 9

Grammar Rule 9

Use semicolons in a serial list.

Examples

• I will be traveling to London, England; London, Ontario; Paris, France; Paris, Ontario; Perth, Scotland; Perth, Ontario.

• My plan included taking him to a nice—though not necessarily expensive—dinner; going to the park to look at the stars, which, by the way, are amazing this time of year; and serenading him with my accordion.

• The invited speakers are the association’s president; the vice president; the councilwoman, Suzette Tanner; and Walter McCarthy, the executive director.

Multiple Select

Which one is punctuated correctly?

• I plan to hike, ski, and snowshoe in Mammoth, fly to Bermuda, and bike, skate, and run on the island.

• I plan to hike, ski, and snowshoe in Mammoth; fly to Bermuda; and bike, skate, and run on the island.

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence below punctuated correctly?

The wedding planner needed flowers, vases, and water for the centerpieces; tablecloths, table runners, napkins, and silverware for the table settings; and chairs, music stands, and lights for the musicians.

• Yes

• No