Question

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A.
At the farmer's market, we bought: honey, flowers, garlic, and tomatoes.

B.
The beach cookout included lobster, crab, clams, and corn on the cob.

C.
To clean your room, you need these items a vacuum cleaner, dust rags, and a mop and pail.

D.
Remember to tell your friends to: pack lightly, bring a jacket, and wear hiking boots.

Answer 1

The sentence that is punctuated correctly is: The beach cookout included lobster, crab, clams, and corn on the cob. The correct answer is option B. Why did this sentence only used commas and did not include a colon? This sentence does not need a colon because the series of items is introduced by the verb "included". Colons should only be used in the sentence if the items are not introduced by verbs and prepositions.