Worksheet on Commas - Clauses

English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet covering the use of commas in clauses for Year 9 students, focusing on correct punctuation and sentence structure.

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Worksheet on Commas - Clauses

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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Commas in Clauses

Commas play a crucial role in clarifying meaning when using clauses in sentences. When a dependent clause appears at the beginning of a sentence, it is typically set off with a comma. Similarly, commas can be used within sentences to separate clauses and avoid ambiguity. Proper punctuation ensures that the reader understands the relationship between different parts of a sentence, whether they are main or subordinate clauses. For example, in the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' the comma separates the subordinate clause from the main clause, improving readability.

1.
Why is a comma used after the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk'?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the main clause and subordinate clause in the sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'
[2 marks]
3.
Insert the correct punctuation in the following sentence: 'When I arrived at the station I saw Sarah waiting.'
[2 marks]
4.
Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation: 'Because it was cold we stayed indoors.'
[2 marks]
5.
Explain the role of commas in separating clauses within complex sentences.
[3 marks]
6.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
[1 mark]
Aa) She went to the shop, bought some bread and returned home.
Bb) She went to the shop, bought some bread, and returned home.
Cc) She went to the shop bought some bread, and returned home.
Dd) She went to the shop bought some bread and, returned home.
7.
Describe the difference in punctuation when a clause appears at the beginning versus the middle of a sentence.
[3 marks]
8.
Create a sentence that contains a subordinate clause at the beginning, separated with a comma.
9.
Identify the clause type in the sentence: 'We went to the park because it was sunny.'
[2 marks]
10.
Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity with correct comma placement: 'If you know the answer tell me immediately.'
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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