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Comma Usage Practice Worksheet

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Comma Usage Practice Worksheet

Comma Usage Practice Worksheet

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📝 Part 1: Commas in Lists

Rule: Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more things.

Example: I need to buy apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes from the shop.

1. Add commas to the following sentences where needed:

a) For lunch I had a sandwich chips an apple and some juice.

b) My favourite colours are blue red green and purple.

c) We visited Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin on our holiday.

d) The dog was running jumping barking and playing in the park.

🎒 Part 2: Write Your Own Lists

2. Write a sentence listing at least 4 things you have in your school bag. Remember to use commas correctly!
3. Write a sentence listing at least 4 things you have in your bedroom. Remember to use commas correctly!

🔗 Part 3: Commas with Separate Clauses

Rule: Use a comma before connecting words (and, but, or, so) when joining two complete sentences (clauses).

Example: I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

Example: Sarah finished her homework, and then she watched television.

4. Add commas to the following sentences where needed:

a) I studied hard for the test but I still found it difficult.

b) We could go to the movies or we could stay home and play games.

c) The weather was terrible so we cancelled our picnic.

d) Mum went to the supermarket and Dad cooked dinner.

🔍 Part 4: Identify the Clauses

5. In each sentence below, underline the two separate clauses and add the missing comma:

a) The cat was sleeping on the couch and the dog was playing outside.

b) I wanted to buy the new book but it was too expensive.

c) We can have fish and chips for dinner or we can order pizza instead.

d) The students worked quietly so the teacher was very pleased.

✏️ Part 5: Create Your Own

6. Write your own sentence using commas in a list:
7. Write your own sentence with two clauses joined by 'and', 'but', 'or', or 'so'. Remember the comma!

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