Commas with Coordinate Adjectives
A Grade 11 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct use of commas with coordinate adjectives.
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of commas with coordinate adjectives. Remember that coordinate adjectives modify the same noun independently and can be joined by 'and' or separated by a comma. Non-coordinate adjectives do not require a comma.
1. Which sentence correctly uses commas with coordinate adjectives?
The old, red barn stood majestically.
She wore a beautiful, silk dress.
He drove a fast, blue, sports car.
The tall, green, tree swayed in the wind.
2. Identify the sentence where the comma is used incorrectly with adjectives.
It was a dark, stormy night.
The comfortable, leather couch was inviting.
She gave a brilliant, insightful presentation.
He enjoyed the hot, spicy, curry.
Insert commas where necessary in the following sentences. If no comma is needed, write 'NC'.
3. The ancient crumbling castle stood on the hill.
4. She wore a silky elegant gown to the ball.
5. A small brown bird perched on the branch.
Indicate whether the following statements are True or False regarding the use of commas with coordinate adjectives.
6. Commas are always used between any two adjectives modifying the same noun.
True
False
7. If you can insert 'and' between two adjectives and the sentence still makes sense, they are likely coordinate adjectives.
True
False
8. Rewrite the following sentence, adding commas where necessary. If no commas are needed, write the sentence as is. Explain your reasoning.
The young energetic puppy chased the worn rubber ball.
9. Provide two sentences: one with correctly used coordinate adjectives and one with correctly used non-coordinate adjectives.
Read the following passage and answer the questions below.
10. Identify all instances of coordinate adjectives in the passage and explain why they are coordinate. List at least three pairs.
11. Identify all instances of non-coordinate adjectives in the passage and explain why they are non-coordinate. List at least three pairs.