0
Hans51 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Items ; or :

He wants following items: shoes, a watch and pants.
He wants following items; shoes, a watch and pants.

I am taking five courses this term: English, Psychology, Math, Statistics, and Economics.
I am taking five courses this term; English, Psychology, Math, Statistics, and Economics.

Which one is a correct usage?

Thank you so much as usual in advance!
  

Top answer

Hans51 correct usage? The following is just about universally acceptable, though you should always consult the style manual of your preference. He wants following items : shoes, a watch, and pants.

  • Hans51 correct usage?
  • The following is just about universally acceptable, though you should always consult the style manual of your preference.
  • He wants following items : shoes, a watch, and pants.
  • I am taking five courses this term : English, psychology, math, statistics, and economics.
  • CJ
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
Hans51correct usage?
The following is just about universally acceptable, though you should always consult the style manual of your preference.

He wants following items: shoes, a watch, and pants.
I am taking five courses this term: English, psychology, math, statistics, and economics.

CJ
0
Thank you so much and then what about the other two examples? They are also acceptable and there is no meaning difference between them respectively, right?

Related Questions