| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Comma | A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a slight pause within a sentence. |
| Semi-colon | A semi-colon is used to link two closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas. |
| Period | A period is used to mark the end of a declarative sentence. |
| Colon | A colon is used to introduce a list, quote, explanation, or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause elaborates on the first. |