Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. We bought apples, pears, plums and grapes.
- Step 1: Commas separate the items in a list. Step 2. 'And' joins the last two items. Answer: We bought apples, pears, plums and grapes. Why not the others: these place commas in the wrong places.
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