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Free 4th Grade Commas: Introductory Words, Compound Sentences, and Addresses Worksheet

Students practice three comma rules: a comma after an introductory word such as yes, well, however, or finally; a comma before the conjunction that joins two sentences into a compound sentence; and a comma between a city and its state (Austin, Texas), with another comma after the state when the sentence keeps going. They choose correct sentences, join sentences, add commas, and write their own examples.

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Grade
4th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Punctuation
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
18
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using a comma after an introductory word
  • joining two sentences with a comma and a conjunction
  • using a comma between a city and a state
  • using a comma after the state when the sentence continues

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: Introductory Words, Compound Sentences, and Addresses

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  2. 2Fixing Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
  3. 34th Grade Capital Letters for Names, Days, Months and I Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 44th Grade Contractions (don't, I'm, they'll) Worksheet — Level 1

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?

4th Grade students (typically ages 9–10) 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 18 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Try Punctuating Dialogue: Split Quotations and New Speakers.

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Success TutoringWorksheets4th Grade · English · Punctuation

Commas: Introductory Words, Compound Sentences, and Addresses

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Commas tell the reader where to pause and which words belong together.

Part A: Which one is right?

Circle the sentence that uses commas correctly.

1.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AHowever, the game was canceled.
  2. BHowever the game, was canceled.
  3. CHowever the game was canceled.
  4. DHowever the, game was canceled.
2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AI wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
  2. BI wanted to play outside but, it was raining.
  3. CI wanted, to play outside but it was raining.
  4. DI wanted to play outside but it was, raining.
3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AShe lives in Austin Texas.
  2. BShe lives in Austin, Texas.
  3. CShe lives, in Austin Texas.
  4. DShe lives in, Austin, Texas.
4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AFinally we, reached the top.
  2. BFinally, we reached the top.
  3. CFinally we reached, the top.
  4. DFinally we reached the top,

Part B: Make a compound sentence

Join the two sentences with the conjunction shown. Put a comma before the conjunction.

5.The dog barked. The cat ran away. (and)
6.I like apples. My brother likes pears. (but)
7.It was hot. We went to the pool. (so)
8.Do you want tacos? Do you want pizza? (or)

Part C: Add the commas

Put a comma after an introductory word and between a city and its state. If the sentence keeps going after the state, put a comma after the state too. Write each sentence correctly.

9.Yes I finished my homework.
10.Well I think we should go now.
11.My aunt lives in El Paso Texas.
12.We drove from Houston Texas to Tulsa Oklahoma.
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