Which sentence is expressed correctly?
A) The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic; the second step is to research, organize, and develop the topic; and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.
B) The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic, the second step is to research, organize, and develop the topic, and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.
C) The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic, the second step is to research, organize, and develop the topic and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.

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Choice A is the only option that uses semicolons to separate the steps in the process of preparing a public speech. Semicolons are appropriate in this instance because the steps are all equally important and therefore should be given equal weight in the sentence. Additionally, choice A uses parallel structure, which makes the sentence easier to read and understand.

Which Sentence Is Expressed Correctly