Commas Practice worksheet - Free Printable

The task is to add commas to each sentence where necessary. Commas are used to clarify meaning, separate items in a list, and set off certain elements within sentences. Below is the corrected version of each sentence with appropriate commas added:

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Corrected Sentences:

1. My favorite kinds of candy are Snicker Twix and Skittles.
- No comma needed here as there are only two items in the list.

2. Sarah said, "Go clean your room before dinner."
- A comma is needed before the quoted speech.

3. Go turn on the light, Zach, it's getting dark.
- Commas are needed around the direct address ("Zach").

4. I live with my sister and brother in Los Angeles, California.
- A comma is needed between the city and state.

5. Ashley said our test will be on Thursday, January 18th.
- A comma is needed after the day of the week when followed by the date.

6. John wants to go to the park, the store, and the library.
- Commas are needed to separate items in a list (the Oxford comma is used before "and").

7. I traveled to Orlando, Florida, for vacation.
- Commas are needed between the city and state.

8. I can't wait for school to start, said Hannah.
- A comma is needed before the attribution ("said Hannah").

9. My birthday is May 30, 1992.
- A comma is needed between the day and year in a date.

10. The students worked hard, but they didn’t finish their homework.
- A comma is needed before the conjunction "but" because it separates two independent clauses.

11. Did you know that Tennessee became a state on June 1, 1796?
- A comma is needed between the day and year in a date.

12. Jordan’s favorite colors are green, blue, and purple.
- Commas are needed to separate items in a list (the Oxford comma is used before "and").

13. Yes, I’d love to go to the movies with you.
- A comma is needed after an introductory word or phrase like "Yes."

14. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
- No comma needed here as this is a proper name.

15. She isn’t going to get to class on time, said Gary.
- A comma is needed before the attribution ("said Gary").

16. My grandma, grandpa, and aunt are coming to visit.
- Commas are needed to separate items in a list (the Oxford comma is used before "and").

17. Have you ever been to Rome, Italy?
- A comma is needed between the city and country.

18. I have an appointment on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
- Commas are needed after the day of the week and between the day and year in a date.

19. My dad has lived in Richmond, Virginia, and Madison, Wisconsin.
- Commas are needed between cities and states.

20. I didn’t have any eggs, so I went to the store and bought some.
- A comma is needed before the conjunction "so" because it separates two independent clauses.

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Final Answer:

Here are the sentences with the correct commas added:
1. My favorite kinds of candy are Snicker Twix and Skittles.
2. Sarah said, "Go clean your room before dinner."
3. Go turn on the light, Zach, it's getting dark.
4. I live with my sister and brother in Los Angeles, California.
5. Ashley said our test will be on Thursday, January 18th.
6. John wants to go to the park, the store, and the library.
7. I traveled to Orlando, Florida, for vacation.
8. I can't wait for school to start, said Hannah.
9. My birthday is May 30, 1992.
10. The students worked hard, but they didn’t finish their homework.
11. Did you know that Tennessee became a state on June 1, 1796?
12. Jordan’s favorite colors are green, blue, and purple.
13. Yes, I’d love to go to the movies with you.
14. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
15. She isn’t going to get to class on time, said Gary.
16. My grandma, grandpa, and aunt are coming to visit.
17. Have you ever been to Rome, Italy?
18. I have an appointment on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
19. My dad has lived in Richmond, Virginia, and Madison, Wisconsin.
20. I didn’t have any eggs, so I went to the store and bought some.

Boxed Final Answer:
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\text{See the corrected sentences above.}
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