Understanding Commas in Lists

Why is a comma not needed before the last item in a simple list?

• Because it is grammatically incorrect

• Because the list is too short

• Because the word 'and' separates the last two items

• Because commas are only used for more than three items

What makes Jodi's list more complex than Ben's?

• It is longer than Ben's list

• It contains more items

• It includes items with 'and' within them

• It is written in a different language

How should items be separated in a list when some items contain 'and'?

• By using a period

• By using semicolons

• By using commas to separate each distinct item

• By using no punctuation

Why is an additional comma needed in Jodi's list?

• To separate 'bread' and 'butter'

• To clarify that 'bread and butter' is a single item

• To follow a new grammar rule

• To make the list longer

What is the correct way to list Jodi's items to avoid confusion?

• Jodi is taking fruit, a ham and cheese sandwich, bread and butter and cake

• Jodi is taking fruit, a ham and cheese sandwich, and bread and butter and cake

• Jodi is taking fruit, a ham and cheese sandwich, bread and butter, and cake

• Jodi is taking fruit, a ham and cheese sandwich, bread, butter, and cake