Commas - Lists Error Correction Worksheet
English
GCSE
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This worksheet focuses on the correct use of commas in lists, encouraging error identification and correction within sentences.
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Commas - Lists Error Correction Worksheet
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Understanding Commas in Lists
In the market, I bought apples, oranges, bananas and grapes. The list includes bread, milk, eggs and cheese which are essential for the recipe. She packed her bag with a notebook, pens, highlighters and her phone. The children played games like hide and seek, tag, and leapfrog during the afternoon. The zoo has lions, tigers, bears, and elephants, all of which are part of the new exhibit.
1.
Identify and correct the punctuation error in the first sentence.
[2 marks]2.
In the second sentence, which punctuation mistake is present? Correct it.
[2 marks]3.
Explain the error in the list of games. How should it be written correctly?
[3 marks]4.
Rewrite the final sentence correctly, ensuring proper comma placement in the list.
[4 marks]5.
Identify the list that contains a missing Oxford comma. Provide the corrected version.
Aa) Apples, oranges, bananas and grapes.
Bb) Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
Cc) Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes
Dd) Apples, oranges, bananas and grapes
6.
List all the items you would include if you were creating a checklist for a school bag, separated by commas.
[3 marks]7.
What is the main rule for using commas in lists as demonstrated in the passage?
[2 marks]8.
Correct the following list: 'The menu includes pasta, pizza, salad and dessert'
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