Commas with Coordinate Adjectives Worksheet
A Grade 9 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct usage of commas with coordinate adjectives.
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions provided. Pay close attention to the use of commas with coordinate adjectives.
Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun or pronoun equally. They are usually separated by a comma (or the word 'and'). You can test if adjectives are coordinate by seeing if you can reverse their order or place 'and' between them without changing the meaning of the sentence.
1. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with coordinate adjectives.
The old, wooden table stood in the corner.
She wore a beautiful, silk dress.
He drove a fast, red car.
The tall, green trees swayed in the wind.
2. Which sentence does NOT require a comma between the adjectives?
It was a cold, dark night.
The small, fluffy cat purred contentedly.
They lived in a beautiful, old house.
He bought a new, leather wallet.
Add commas where necessary in the following sentences. If no comma is needed, write 'no comma'.
1. She wore a bright colorful scarf.
2. The ancient mysterious ruins captivated them.
3. He made a wise financial decision.
4. We saw a huge brown bear in the forest.
Indicate whether the following statements about coordinate adjectives are true or false.
1. You can always reverse the order of coordinate adjectives without changing the sentence's meaning.
True
False
2. Commas are always used between adjectives that describe different qualities of a noun.
True
False
1. In your own words, explain the primary test you can use to determine if two adjectives are coordinate and therefore require a comma.
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a memorable place you've visited. Be sure to use at least two instances of coordinate adjectives, correctly punctuated with commas.