Which sentence requires semicolons instead of commas?(1 point)

Responses

A. A well-balanced diet includes root vegetables, such as carrots, dark red fruits, such as strawberries, and whole grains, such as brown rice.

B. A well-balanced diet includes vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

C. A well-balanced diet includes a nourishing assortment of vegetables, a colorful mix of fruits, and a hearty variety of whole grains.

D. A well-balanced diet includes healthy foods such as, carrots, broccoli, berries, apples, brown rice, and oatmeal.

1 answer

The sentence that requires semicolons instead of commas is:

A. A well-balanced diet includes root vegetables, such as carrots, dark red fruits, such as strawberries, and whole grains, such as brown rice.

This is because the items in the list contain their own commas, which can lead to confusion. Using semicolons can help clarify the divisions between the different categories.

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