Comma Usage in Lists and Clauses
Part A: Commas in Lists
Add commas where they are needed in these sentences.
1. I packed my lunchbox water bottle hat and sunscreen for the trip.
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2. The kiwi is a flightless bird that eats insects worms spiders and berries.
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3. We visited Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin on our holiday.
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4. My favourite subjects are maths science reading and art.
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Part B: Commas in Compound Sentences
Add a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or, so) in these compound sentences.
5. The weather was sunny but we still needed to wear jackets.
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6. I wanted to play outside so I finished my homework quickly.
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7. We could go to the beach or we could visit the museum.
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8. The bell rang and all the students lined up at the door.
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Part C: Commas After Introductory Phrases
Add a comma after the introductory phrase at the beginning of each sentence.
9. After lunch we went outside to play basketball.
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10. In the morning I like to eat porridge with honey.
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11. During the assembly the principal made an important announcement.
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12. Before the concert started the conductor explained the pieces.
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Challenge: Fix All the Commas! ⭐
Rewrite this paragraph with all the commas in the correct places.
Last Saturday my family went to the park. We brought a picnic basket blankets and a rugby ball. After we ate lunch we played games and my little sister flew her kite. The weather was perfect so we stayed until sunset.
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