Question

using punctuation deciding when to use semicolons in lists which sentence is punctuated correctly? the three available flavors are blueberry; apple, cinnamon, and maple; and raspberries and cream. next semester, jonah plans to study algebra; chemistry; spanish; and world history. my three sisters live in gary, indiana, bloomington, indiana, and portland, oregon.

Explanation:

In the first option, semicolons are misused in a list of flavors where commas should be used. In the second option, semicolons are misused in a list of courses; commas are the correct punctuation. In the third option, the commas are used correctly to separate locations.

Answer:

My three sisters live in Gary, Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana, and Portland, Oregon.