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A Lesson in "Comma Sense"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young grammarians punctuate an unedited letter to give it meaning. They explore how misplaced and erroneous punctuation can result in giving text a completely different meaning than intended. The lesson is a fun way to reinforce basic...
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Semicolons and Commas Review

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young grammarians review the proper usage of colons and semicolons in writing. Given a list of sentences, they determine which are direct characterizations and which are indirect characterizations. They also decide where the punctuation...
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ESL Grammar - Comma Splice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students fix comma splices. In this ESL activity, students recognize comma splices and find ways to fix them.  They complete a worksheet finding comma splices and correct sentences. 
Worksheet
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Run-ons, Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 12th
In this sentence writing worksheet, students are given pairs of sentences with directions to form one new sentence using commas, semicolons and/or conjunctions. Students can self check or trade and grade using the answer key provided.
Worksheet
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Commas After Introductions Exercise 2

For Students 6th - 9th
In this comma usage worksheet, students are given ten sentences that they must correct by placing a commas in the correct place. Students must identify whether there was an introductory word, clause or phrase in the sentence.
Worksheet
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Sentence Combining Exercise

For Students 9th - 11th
In this grammar instructional activity, students combine seventeen sets of basic sentences into compound and complex sentences using commas where needed.
Worksheet
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Separating Sentences With Commas and Conjunctions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this grammar worksheet, students analyze and correct ten sentences with proper commas and conjunctions. Students share their answers with their classmates.
Worksheet
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Using Commas with Appositives

For Students 5th - 8th
In this commas and appositives activity, students rewrite sentences and include an appositive in the sentence. Students also circle the appositive phrase in sentences.
Interactive
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Using Commas With Introductory Phrases

For Students 6th - 8th
In this commas worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive exercise about commas in introductory phrases. Students read a sentence and add any necessary commas, making sure not to insert commas where they are not needed.
Interactive
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Avoiding Comma Splices

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comma worksheet, students view sentences that need to be repaired with the use of commas. Students repair 10 sentences.
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Compound Sentences

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write sentences that have the same topic using a comma and and, as well as practice writing new compound sentences by combining five pairs of sentences on paper. They then work in pairs and take turns writing simple...
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Common Commas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars write a sentence using three objects that they have in front of them. They identify where to place commas in their word series sentence, and read them outloud to the class.
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Savvas Learning

Pearson Longman: Sentence Resources for Writers: Commas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A grammar activity/assessment for the high school student on using commas correctly. With ten multiple choice questions that can be submitted to be scored and an essay question.
Handout
SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Rules for Use of Commas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Five basic uses of the comma and some other common uses are discussed with an example and a tip after each rule.
Handout
Grammar Tips

Commas With Compound Sentences

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This clearly worded guide clearly explains how to use commas in compound sentences.
Handout
Grammar Tips

Using Commas With Direct Address

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource offers a short, simple article to show how commas can be used correctly with direct address.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Using Commas: Exercise #1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice using commas as you complete this exercise, which requires you to know your comma rules.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Using Commas and Quotations | No Nonsense Grammar

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Quotations and commas are two very useful punctuation tools that indicate dialogue and brief pausing in sentences. Learn how to use them correctly!