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Punctuation with two sets of lists

English Language & Usage Asked by Torquatus on February 3, 2021

I am puzzled how punctuation would work with two lists in a sentence. Am I using the semi-colon correctly here?

"Those strawberries were ripe, red, and juicy; fruits with great taste, texture, and color."

Or would it be more proper to use an em dash?

"Those strawberries were ripe, red, and juicy—fruits with great taste, texture, and color."

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

One Answer

"Those strawberries were ripe, red, and juicy; fruits with great taste, texture, and color."

This sentence would be better with a colon, since the phrase after your semi-colon is an incomplete sentence. Then fruits clearly refers to strawberries.

Your second is fine also, with the dash.

Answered by Xanne on February 3, 2021

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