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.

Fill in the Blanks

Can you add in the necessary punctuation here?

At Christmas we make cider go caroling and open presents on Easter we host an egg hunt and for Halloween we dress up make a haunted house and go trick-or-treating.

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