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Free 3rd Grade Commas in a Series, Dates, and Addresses Worksheet

A 3rd grade comma worksheet. Students use commas to separate three or more items in a series (including the comma before and), to separate the day from the year in a date and the day of the week from the month, and to separate a city from a state in a sentence or an address. They choose correct sentences, add commas, address an envelope, and write sentences of their own.

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Grade
3rd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Punctuation
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
17
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using commas to separate items in a series
  • using a comma before and in a series
  • using commas in dates
  • using commas between a city and a state
  • writing an address on an envelope

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Commas in a Series, Dates, and Addresses

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on punctuation. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Apostrophes in Contractions: It's or Its, You're or Your.

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Success TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · Punctuation

Commas in a Series, Dates, and Addresses

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Date

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Commas keep items, dates, and places from running together.

Part A: Which one is right?

Circle the right answer.

1.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AWe packed sandwiches, apples, and water.
  2. BWe packed, sandwiches, apples, and water.
  3. CWe packed sandwiches apples, and, water.
  4. DWe packed sandwiches, apples, and, water.
2.Which date is written correctly?
  1. AFriday March 6, 2026
  2. BFriday, March 6 2026
  3. CFriday, March 6, 2026
  4. DFriday March, 6 2026
3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AMy grandparents live in Laredo Texas.
  2. BMy grandparents live in Laredo, Texas.
  3. CMy grandparents live in, Laredo Texas.
  4. DMy grandparents, live in Laredo Texas.
4.How many commas does this sentence need? Ana Leo and Kai ran.
  1. Anone
  2. Bone
  3. Ctwo
  4. Dthree

Part B: Commas in a series

A series is a list of three or more items. Put a comma after each item except the last, including before and or or.

5.The flag of Texas is red white and blue.
6.At the zoo we saw lions zebras parrots and snakes.
7.We can swim ride bikes or play catch.
8.Our class pet eats lettuce carrots and seeds.

Part C: Commas in dates and places

Add commas after the day of the week, between the day and the year, and between a city and a state.

9.School starts on Monday August 17 2026.
10.Texas became a state on December 29 1845.
11.We flew from Houston Texas to Denver Colorado.
12.The museum opened on Saturday May 2.
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