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Punctuating Appositives
Where do the commas go? Kids rewrite a series of sentences using commas to set off the appositives in each sentence.
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Comma Exercises
Reinforce comma rules with this exercise. Learners add commas to a series of sentences and, using a list of eleven rules, match the rule they followed to each sentence. This instructional activity would be best for classes that have had...
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CTBS Mechanics Practice #1
Use this CTBS mechanics worksheet to reinforce the correct use of commas, punctuation, italics, letter writing, and capitalization. Middle schoolers are given information on each of these areas and then answer a total of thirty multiple...
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What is an Appositive?
Appositives, those tricky little words and phrases that provide more information about nouns, are the subject of a series of worksheets linked to this resource.
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Clauses: Essential Building-Blocks
Clear up clause confusion with this grammar handout, complete with a clause identification activity. Using the detailed information and examples of the different types of clauses provided in the worksheet, secondary learners identify and...
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Commas
In these punctuation worksheets, students review the definition of a comma and its uses in series and direct address. Students then complete three pages of activities for commas.
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Bulleted Lists: punctuating items in vertical lists
What is easier to read: a bulleted list or a block of text? Look at different examples with your class and then go over the style guidelines for vertical lists.
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Parentheses
Point out the proper uses of parentheses with this informational handout! This resource explains how to use parentheses for side comments, numbers in a list, and citations of outside sources. Learners can read a series of examples for...
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Practicing Shopping
In this coins worksheet, learners draw the coins and add up the coins for the amount of money in European money. Students complete 4 sets of problems.
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English Worksheets Land: Using Commas in Dates and With Single Words
Eight printable worksheets about using commas in a series, and seven printable worksheets about using commas in dates are available with answer keys.
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Commas in a Series [Pdf]
Students practice correct comma usage with ten sentences in which commas are missing from lists of words in this downloadable PDF.
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Using Commas in Sentences [Pdf]
Students write their own sentences that each includes a series of words to punctuate correctly.
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Tls Books: Letter From San Diego [Pdf]
A printable worksheet for students to practice their skill in using commas and capital letters.
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Tls Books: Writing the Date [Pdf]
This printable instructional activity provides an opportunity for students to practice using commas in dates correctly. An answer sheet is provided