Comma Worksheets for 5th Grade Practice

Mastering comma usage is necessary for strong writing, and consistent comma practice helps students apply the rules effectively. These comma worksheets provide targeted practice for all major comma rules, ensuring students learn to punctuate their sentences correctly.

Whether it’s separating items in a series, using commas after introductory elements, or setting off appositives, these 5th grade comma worksheets guide students through essential skill practice.

8 Comma Worksheets with Answers for 5th & 6th Grade

This set includes eight comma worksheets with answers, each focusing on a different comma rule. Designed for both 5th and 6th graders, these worksheets provide structured comma practice that reinforce:

• Commas in a series
• Commas with independent clauses
• Commas after introductory elements
• Commas with direct address
• Commas with appositives
• Commas in numbers, dates, and addresses
• Commas in quotations
• Commas with nonrestrictive clauses

Each worksheet includes a mix of sentence writing and sentence-editing tasks to ensure students get plenty of practice. The included comma worksheets and answer keys make grading and self-checking easy for both teachers and students.

Download Your 5th Grade Punctuation Worksheets 

These 5th grade punctuation worksheets are available in both PDF and Google Slides format. Download the PDF for quick printing, or use the Google Slides version if you’d like to make edits before distributing them to your students. This resource is ideal for independent practice, homework, or small-group instruction.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Resources to Build a Comma Packet for Your Students

Want to build a comprehensive comma packet for your students? Pair these worksheets with additional printable comma activities to reinforce learning. Make sure you check these out before you go!

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