High School Grammar Review Worksheet on Commas, Conjunctions, Semicolons

Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students' knowledge with this grammar worksheet on commas, conjunctions, semicolons. Two versions of this activity are provided, including a multiple choice option to expedite take-home grading. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with this material, students will demonstrate an ability to:

• Separate dependent clauses from independent clauses using semicolons or commas with conjunctions

• Join two independent clauses with a comma and contextually appropriate conjunction

• Separate items in a series using commas

• Isolate non-essential elements (appositive phrases) in the middle of sentences using commas

• Use commas to separate the elements of dates and places

• Punctuate coordinating adjectives in a series

• Format direct quotations

• Isolate interrupters (however, nevertheless, etc.) in the middle of sentences using commas

• Use semicolons before conjunctive adverbs that join independent clauses

• Use semicolons to separate items in a series if they contain internal punctuation

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