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Features

  • Does it need a comma? Yes or no
  • Add the comma to each compound sentence
  • Join two sentences with a comma and a conjunction
  • Compound sentences next to one subject with two verbs
  • Answer keys included

Skills Covered

  • Know a compound sentence
  • Put a comma before the conjunction
  • Leave out the comma for one subject and two verbs
  • Join two sentences

How to Use This Pack

Five worksheets that take turns through the activities. Pages 1 and 4: students decide whether each sentence needs a comma before the conjunction. Pages 2 and 5: students write the comma in each compound sentence. Page 3: students join two sentences with a comma and the conjunction in the box. Every answer is worked out from the sentences themselves, and the answer keys mark each one.

In the Classroom

Cover the conjunction with a finger. If a whole sentence stands on each side, it needs a comma.

At Home

Write two short sentences about your day and join them with a comma and and, but, or so.

Tips for Success

  • Two sentences joined by and need a comma
  • One subject with two verbs needs none
  • The comma goes before the conjunction
  • Check the answer key

Commas in Compound Sentences

4th Grade

A comma before and, but, or, or so when it joins two sentences, and no comma when one subject does two things. Students decide whether a sentence needs a comma, add it, and join sentences.

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  • 5 answer key pages
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