Question

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Select 2 options.

Andrew’s favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers.
Darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
There were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.
Samantha enjoyed many types of music; jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal.
On my way to the movies, I had to pick up: Roger, Miguel, Kimberly, and Bev.

Answer 1

Sentences 2 and 3.

Both correctly use a colon to introduce a list after an independent clause. The others misuse a colon or a semicolon.