Which correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information in the sentence?

Question

Responses

A I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee, my grandpa's favorite drink. I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee, my grandpa's favorite drink.

B I had a mint chocolate chip cone; my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee, my grandpa's favorite drink. I had a mint chocolate chip cone; my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee, my grandpa's favorite drink.

C I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee; my grandpa's favorite drink. I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee; my grandpa's favorite drink.

D I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor; followed by a cup of coffee; my grandpa's favorite drink.

Answer 1

The best option that correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information is:

A: I had a mint chocolate chip cone, my grandma's favorite flavor, followed by a cup of coffee, my grandpa's favorite drink.

This option properly uses commas to include additional information without disrupting the flow of the sentence.