Adding A Comma

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students practice punctuating complex sentences correctly. It explains that a complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses, and it provides guidelines for using commas depending on the order of these clauses. Students are instructed to underline the subordinate clauses in the given sentences and to add commas where necessary, according to the rule that if the subordinate clause comes before the main clause, it should be set off with a comma.

The worksheet aims to teach students the proper punctuation of complex sentences, which is a crucial aspect of writing clearly and effectively. By identifying subordinate clauses and applying the comma rules, students learn to enhance the readability of their writing. The exercise reinforces the concept that punctuation changes depending on the structure of the sentence. This practice is intended to solidify students’ understanding of sentence construction and to improve their editing skills for writing tasks.