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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma in a list of three

Standard English Conventions practice question

For the picnic we packed sandwiches, ____ and lemonade.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. apples,Correct
  2. B. apples
  3. C. apples;
  4. D. apples.

Answer: A. apples,

Items in a list are separated by commas.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. apples
A comma is needed after each item in the list.
C. apples;
A semicolon is too strong for a simple list.
D. apples.
A period would end the sentence too early.

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