Question

grammar and punctuation
using semicolons quick check
which sentence requires semicolons instead of commas? (1 point)
○ on our summer road trip, we will travel to pennsylvania, maryland, and delaware.
○ this summer, we are going on a road trip to philadelphia, pennsylvania, baltimore, maryland, and rehoboth beach, delaware.
○ on our summer road trip, we will travel by car, train, and bus to three different states.
○ this summer, we are going on a road trip to the cities of philadelphia, baltimore, and rehoboth beach.

Explanation:

To determine which sentence needs semicolons instead of commas, we analyze the structure of each option. Semicolons are used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas (to avoid confusion).

• The first option lists states with no internal commas, so commas are fine.
• The second option has items like "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", "Baltimore, Maryland", and "Rehoboth Beach, Delaware"—each item has a comma within it, so semicolons should separate these items to clarify the list.
• The third option lists modes of transportation with no internal commas, so commas are appropriate.
• The fourth option lists cities with no internal commas, so commas work.

Answer:

B. This summer, we are going on a road trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.