Worksheet on Commas: After Fronted Adverbials

English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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An exam-style worksheet focused on correctly using commas after fronted adverbials for Grade 8 students.

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Worksheet on Commas: After Fronted Adverbials

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Commas After Fronted Adverbials

Early in the morning, the city was quiet and still. Birds chirped softly as the sun rose over the horizon. Amidst the gentle light, pedestrians began to appear on the streets, ready to start their day. Without hesitation, the bus driver prepared for his route, knowing the day would be busy. As the traffic lights turned red, cars slowed down, and the city settled into its daily rhythm.

1.
Identify all instances where a comma is used after a fronted adverbial in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why a comma is necessary after the phrase 'Early in the morning' in the first sentence.
[2 marks]
3.
Rewrite the sentence: 'Without hesitation the bus driver prepared for his route.' adding the correct comma placement.
[2 marks]
4.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma after a fronted adverbial?
[2 marks]
Aa) As the traffic lights turned red cars slowed down.
Bb) As the traffic lights turned red, cars slowed down.
Cc) As the traffic lights turned red cars, slowed down.
5.
Identify the fronted adverbial in the sentence: 'In the early morning, the city was quiet and still.'
[2 marks]
6.
Create two sentences using fronted adverbials that require commas after the adverbial phrase.
7.
Analyze the effect of placing a comma after the fronted adverbial in a sentence. Why is it important?
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph describing your morning routine using at least three fronted adverbials, each followed by a comma.

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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