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Standard English ConventionsEasyCommas in a list of names

Standard English Conventions practice question

Amir, ____ and Jo are on the same team.

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

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

Answer: A. Bea,

Names in a list are separated by commas.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Bea
The comma after the second name is missing.
C. Bea;
A semicolon is too strong for a simple list.
D. Bea.
A period would end the sentence too early.

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