Asked by caleb
Read this sentence carefully, paying close attention to its use of semicolons.
For the trip, we brought along the following: a four-person tent, which actually only slept two comfortably; a cast iron skillet, which weighed more than the tent; and a spray can of mosquito repellent, which smelled bad enough to repel other humans as well.
Why is the use of the semicolons correct in this sentence?
The sentence includes a list of more than two items.
The sentence contains a colon after the first clause.
The sentence contains references to tools needed for camping.
The sentence includes a list of phrases that include commas.
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Correct answer: "The sentence includes a list of phrases that include commas."
Explanation: the colon properly introduces the list, and because each list item contains its own commas (they're complex phrases with internal commas), semicolons are used to separate the items clearly. The fact there are more than two items or that they are camping tools is not the reason for using semicolons.
Explanation: the colon properly introduces the list, and because each list item contains its own commas (they're complex phrases with internal commas), semicolons are used to separate the items clearly. The fact there are more than two items or that they are camping tools is not the reason for using semicolons.
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