Mastering Comma Rules - Grade 8 ELA
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice and master various comma rules, including those for introductory elements, coordinating conjunctions, and non-essential clauses.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of comma rules.
1. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
After a long day at school I like to relax.
After a long day at school, I like to relax.
After a long day, at school I like to relax.
After a long day at school I, like to relax.
2. Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction?
I wanted to go to the park but, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
I wanted to go, to the park but it started raining.
I wanted to go to the park but it, started raining.
3. Insert commas where necessary in the following sentences.
a. My favorite colors are red blue and green. My favorite colors are red blue and green.
b. Although it was raining we still went to the concert. Although it was raining we still went to the concert.
c. The dog a golden retriever loved to play fetch. The dog a golden retriever loved to play fetch.
4. Indicate whether the following statements about comma usage are True or False.
a. A comma is always used before 'and' when connecting two independent clauses.
True
False
b. Commas are used to set off non-essential clauses.
True
False
5. Explain the purpose of using a comma after an introductory phrase or clause. Provide an example.
6. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Pay close attention to comma usage, ensuring you use them correctly for lists, introductory elements, and coordinating conjunctions.