And in a colon list
I would like to know if it is necessary to use 'and' in a colon list. I am asking this because my lists have not only one-word members but also more-than-one-word members. Some of my lists have only phrases as members so I am not using 'and' in the end in these cases. I do not even want to write 'etc.' (or its substitutes in the end).
Is this list below is it necessary to put 'and' before 'oranges'
The basket had a variety of fruits: mangoes, guavas, grapes, oranges.
Top answer
Only use a colon when you have to. It is not appropriate here. "
- Only use a colon when you have to.
- It is not appropriate here.
- "
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Only use a colon when you have to. It is not appropriate here.
If those four are the only fruits in the basket, it's "The basket held a variety of fruits—mangoes, guavas, grapes and oranges."
If there were other fruits in the basket besides those four, it's "The basket held a variety of fruits including mangoes, guavas, grapes and oranges."
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