The chef prepared a menu featuring locally sourced vegetables _______ artisan cheeses _______ and freshly caught seafood.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
vegetables, artisan cheeses
B
vegetables artisan cheeses,
C
vegetables; artisan cheeses;
D
vegetables, artisan cheeses,
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests comma usage in a series.
- Context clues: Three items in a list (vegetables, cheeses, seafood).
- Meaning: Use commas to separate items in a series, including before the final "and" (Oxford comma).
- Verify: "...vegetables, artisan cheeses, and freshly caught seafood" correctly lists three items.
💡 Strategy: Separate items in a series with commas. The serial (Oxford) comma before "and" is standard in formal writing.
Choice A is incorrect because it lacks the comma after "cheeses." Choice B is incorrect because it lacks the first comma and has incorrect placement. Choice C is incorrect because semicolons are not used for simple series.