Question

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
I have bought a book two pens a pencil and an eraser

• A. I have bought a book ; two pens ; a pencil and an eraser.
• B. I have bought a book -two pens - a pencil and an eraser.
• C. I have bought a book, two pens, a pencil and an eraser.
• D. I have bought a book , two pens ; a pencil and an eraser.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

I have bought a book, two pens, a pencil and an eraser.

According to general rule, a comma is used to separate different items in a list. Thus, the correct answer is Option C.

The remaining options are incorrect. A semi colon is used in a list with internal commas whereas, a pair of dashes are used in place of parentheses for emphasis.