Comma Usage Worksheet

Comma Usage Help

Separating Items in a List: Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.
Example: I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
Before Coordinating Conjunctions: Use a comma before conjunctions like for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so when they connect two independent clauses.
Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
After Introductory Elements: Use commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.
Example: After the game, we went out for pizza.
Setting Off Non-Essential Information: Use commas to set off non-essential clauses or phrases.
Example: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.
In Dates, Addresses, and Titles: Use commas in dates, addresses, and titles.
Example: He was born on July 4, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois.

1. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas:

2. Add commas where necessary:

She enjoys reading writing painting and traveling.

3. Which sentence correctly uses commas before the conjunction?

4. Add commas after the introductory phrase:

Before the movie started we bought popcorn.

5. Select the sentence that correctly sets off non-essential information:

6. Add commas in the address:

She moved to 123 Maple Street Springfield Illinois last year.

7. Which sentence correctly uses commas after an introductory clause?

8. Add commas to separate items in the list:

For breakfast I had eggs toast and orange juice.

9. Choose the sentence with correct comma usage in dates:

10. Add commas before the conjunction in the following sentence:

I wanted to go to the concert but I couldn't get tickets.

11. Which sentence correctly uses commas in a compound sentence?

12. Add commas after the introductory phrase:

Before the sun rose we set out on our journey.

13. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in titles:

14. Add commas to set off non-essential information:

My car which is red needs to be washed.

15. Which sentence correctly uses commas after an introductory word?

16. Add commas to separate adjectives:

It was a long boring movie.

17. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in addresses:

18. Add commas before the conjunction in the following sentence:

She wanted to go hiking but it was raining.

19. Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate non-essential information?

20. Add commas in the following sentence:

After dinner we went for a walk in the park.