Which is correct-- 3). or 3.)? Also, when writing a list in a sentence, in which manner is correct?
For example: 1). Poverty. 2). The rebellion.
(Or)
1). Poverty
2). The rebellion
Which is correct-- 3). or 3.)? -- Both
1). Poverty
2). The rebellion
Is this correct: However, in the 1300s, as preventive measures have become discovered, most doctors recommended these methods or purifying the air to prevent plague: 1). Burn richly scented incense. 2). Fill the house with flowers. 3). Sprinkle the floors with vinegar. 4). Request that doctors must wear a bird mask with perfume in the beak?
For your first question, I'd use either the closing parenthesis mark OR the period, but not both.
For your second, you definitely need to get rid of those extra periods!!
When it comes to using punctuation for numbered lists, both 3). and 3.) are commonly seen, but some style guides may prefer one over the other. Generally, the most widely accepted form is to use a closing parenthesis and a period, like 3)., because it looks cleaner and more visually balanced.
Regarding writing a list within a sentence, you have two main options: using a colon or separating the items with commas. Here are the correct ways to format your example sentence:
1. Using a colon:
- Example: The issues discussed in the meeting included: 1) Poverty, and 2) The rebellion.
2. Using commas:
- Example: The issues discussed in the meeting included poverty, the rebellion, and others.
Both formats are acceptable, but using a colon is more commonly used when introducing a list within a sentence. However, if the items in the list are complex or each item contains commas, it may be clearer to use the comma-separated format. The choice depends on the style guide you follow or the specific requirements of the context in which you are writing.