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By: Tiffany Rehbein
Commas are a common punctuation mark that can spice up any writing.Because there are so many different ways to use commas, students have countless chances to use them correctly! Afterall, providing multiple opportunities leads to an increase in success. Below are comma practice worksheets and anchor chart that will assist teachers in their grammar instruction.
Comma uses include noun of direct address, interjection, and introductory words. The first comma practice worksheets are for grades 3–5 and focuses on Common Core State Standards L.5.2.B and L.5.2.C. This lesson focuses on applying the conventions of standard English and correctly using punctuation to set off nonrestrictive or nonessential information. Download and print my free comma practice worksheets for grades 3–5 now!
- Use a comma before the following conjunction words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.*
*The acronym FANBOYS helps students remember when to use a comma.
- Use a comma to separate words in a series of three or more items.
- Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that come before and modify the same noun.
5 Common Uses for Commas Anchor Chart
- After a Noun of Direct Address
- To set off Introductory Words
- After an Interjection
- After an Introductory Prepositional Phrase
- After a Tag Question
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