I know you can use semicolons to list the objects of a verb, after the verb, that is, but I am interested in getting the punctuations right when the items listed precede the verb, or are its subject. Is this right? (You won't be helping me by telling me there are other ways to phrase this sentence. I am interested in punctuating this correctly, not in rephrasing.):
Mr Jones, who was our history teacher 10 years ago; Miss Smith, who is currently the dinner lady; and Mr Brown, who has just been taken on as the caretaker, all turned up for dinner today.
Is this punctuated right? I am interested in whether the comma after "caretaker" is right. Thank you.
Mr Jones, who was our history teacher 10 years ago; Miss Smith, who is currently the dinner lady; and Mr Brown, who has just been taken on as the caretaker, all turned up for dinner today.
Is this punctuated right? I am interested in whether the comma after "caretaker" is right. Thank you.