Language ArtsQuestion 27 of 120
Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a list.
a.We bought apples oranges and pears.
b.We bought apples, oranges and pears.
c.We bought apples, oranges, and pears.
d.We bought, apples oranges, and pears.
Explanation
Items in a series are separated by commas, including the comma before 'and' (the serial comma), which the GED accepts. The correct option places commas correctly between all three items. The other choices omit or misplace commas.
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