Question

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation. Choose one answer. A. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered: a great misfortune arms, shelter, clothing, and food were all destroyed by fire. B. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune, arms, shelter, clothing, and food were all destroyed by fire. C. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune: arms, shelter, clothing, and food were all destroyed by fire.

Answer 1

Answer:

In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune: arms, shelter, clothing, and food were all destroyed by fire.

Explanation:

Comma is used to separate parts of sentence or to separate items within a sentence.

All choices have correct use of comma.  

Colon is a punctuation mark used in the middle of a sentence to explain the first half of the sentence. It may provide explanation, bring examples, or gives a list for the first half.  

Here, the second half of the sentence provides a list of misfortunes.

So, this sentence is correct regarding punctuation.

In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune: arms, shelter, clothing, and food were all destroyed by fire.

Answer 2

Answer: C) In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune: arms, shelter, clothing and food were all destroyed by fire.