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Free Comma Worksheets

A one-page lesson on where commas belong, then guided and independent practice with lists, dates, places and names.

Commas: How It Works printable preview

Commas: How It Works

Lesson

A one-page explanation of commas in lists, dates, places and when speaking to someone, with examples, three steps to follow and a "watch out" box.

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Commas: Guided Practice

Guided

Short sections that build one skill at a time, starting with the easiest. Answer key on page 2.

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Commas: Practice

Practice

Independent practice that mixes the skills and ends with the student writing. Answer key on page 2.

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About these comma worksheets

The lesson sheet covers the comma rules taught in third and fourth grade: items in a list, dates, cities and states, the name of a person being spoken to, and starting words such as yes and first.

Students add the missing commas, judge whether a sentence is punctuated correctly, and rewrite sentences. The lists use the comma before "and" (the serial comma), which most elementary programs teach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these comma worksheets for?
Third and fourth grade.
Do you need a comma before "and" in a list?
These worksheets use it: "ducks, geese, and swans". It is called the serial or Oxford comma. Some style guides leave it out, so follow your own curriculum if it differs.
Do two items need a comma?
No. "I like apples and pears" has no comma. Commas separate three or more items.