Commas With Introductory Elements
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Commas With Introductory Elements" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers Common Core L.6.2. If your student is a year younger but already steady on punctuation, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and commas practice never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
6th grade grammar worksheet: add a comma after 12 introductory elements and label each one a word, a phrase or a clause. Answer key included. Part of our commas practice punctuation collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the introductory element sheet after teaching phrases and clauses. Then apply all the rules in Edit a Paragraph for Comma Errors.
What students will practice
- Students will add a comma after the introductory element in 12 sentences.
- Students will label each element W for word, P for phrase or C for clause.
- Students will tell phrases like In the middle of the night from clauses like If you finish early.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 6th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
View all L.6.2 worksheets →Find this in the curriculum
Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.
FAQ
How do I use this commas practice worksheet?
⌄
Use the introductory element sheet after teaching phrases and clauses. Then apply all the rules in Edit a Paragraph for Comma Errors.
What does this worksheet teach?
⌄
Add a comma after 12 introductory elements and label each one a word, a phrase or a clause. An introductory element comes before the main part of the sentence, and a comma separates it from the main clause. The directions on the page read: Add a comma after the introductory element in each sentence. Then write W, P or C on the line to tell what kind of element it is. An answer key is included.
Can I use this commas practice worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
⌄
Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade punctuation, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with commas practice. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
Where does the comma go after an introductory element?
⌄
Put the comma right after the opener and before the main clause, as in Because the road was icy, the buses ran late.
What are coordinate adjectives?
⌄
Coordinate adjectives each describe the same noun on their own. If and fits between them and you can switch their order, use a comma, as in a bright, sunny day but two big dogs.
Do these sheets use a comma before and in a series?
⌄
Yes. The series rule on the sheet puts a comma after each item in a list of three or more, including before and or or.
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.
Make a Request
Spotted something to fix, or want a worksheet we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.
Worksheet Details
| Grade | 6th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Punctuation |
| Standard | L.6.2 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
Learn More
What is ClassWeekly?
ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids, from preschool up. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and C3 Framework standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.