Question

In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?

If you go to the mall, arrive early wear comfortable shoes and have a plan.
Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.
When you pack, be sure to include, sunscreen, towels, and healthy snacks.
Once at the library, turn off your phone, lower your voice and browse quietly.

Answer 1

Sentences 2 and 4 are correctly punctuated.

- 2 is correct: "Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract." (Oxford comma is optional but acceptable.)
- 4 is also correct: "Once at the library, turn off your phone, lower your voice and browse quietly." (Omitting the serial comma before "and" is acceptable.)

Corrections:
- 1 should be: "If you go to the mall, arrive early, wear comfortable shoes, and have a plan."
- 3 should be: "When you pack, be sure to include sunscreen, towels, and healthy snacks."