Which sentence is punctuated correctly?


A.

Their garage is jammed with: tools; storage containers; and bicycles.


B.

The mayoral candidate will address the following issues: ideas for reducing taxes, for both individuals and businesses; proposed spending cuts, starting with his own office; and plans to fund repairs for several roads.


C.

Jim's toolbox is full of nails; screws; and washers.


D.

The printed menu lists: the ingredients in each item; the number of calories per serving; and warnings for potential allergens.

Verified Answer :

The correctly punctuated sentence among the choices provided is:

B. The mayoral candidate will address the following issues: ideas for reducing taxes, for both individuals and businesses; proposed spending cuts, starting with his own office; and plans to fund repairs for several roads.

Colon is used to introduce a list of items following it, while semicolon is used to separate clauses which convey different ideas. In this sentence, comma is used to initiate a brief pause.