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2nd Grade Commas in Dates and Lists worksheets

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Commas in Dates and Lists

Grade 2 Grammar Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Circle the sentence with the commas in the right places.

  1. At the store, Mom bought apples pears and plums.

    • At the store, Mom bought apples pears, and plums.
    • At the store, Mom bought apples, pears, and plums.
    • At the store, Mom bought apples pears and, plums.

  2. The garden grows carrots beans and corn.

    • The garden grows carrots, beans, and corn.
    • The garden grows carrots beans, and corn.
    • The garden grows carrots beans and, corn.

  3. Mia plays soccer tennis and baseball.

    • Mia plays soccer, tennis, and baseball.
    • Mia plays soccer tennis and, baseball.
    • Mia plays soccer tennis, and baseball.

  4. On July 9 2023 we saw a parade.

    • On July 9 2023, we saw a parade.
    • On July 9, 2023, we saw a parade.
    • On July, 9, 2023 we saw a parade.

  5. We went to the zoo on December 16 2024.

    • We went to the zoo on December 16, 2024.
    • We went to the zoo on, December 16, 2024.
    • We went to the zoo on December, 16 2024.

  6. On May 23 2025 we planted a tree.

    • On May, 23, 2025 we planted a tree.
    • On May 23 2025, we planted a tree.
    • On May 23, 2025, we planted a tree.
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About this worksheet

Commas are small marks that help a reader know where to pause. Two jobs matter most in second grade. The first is a list: when three or more things are named in a row, a comma goes between them, as in apples, pears, and plums. The second is a date: a comma goes between the day and the year, as in June 5, 2026, and when the date comes in the middle of a sentence another comma follows the year.

This worksheet gives six sentences, each in three versions that differ only in where the commas are, and the child circles the version that is right. Ask your child to read each one aloud and listen for the pauses. A list should have a small pause after each thing, and a date should pause after the day.

What your child will learn

  • Put commas between the items in a list
  • Put a comma between the day and the year in a date
  • Read a sentence aloud to hear where the pauses go

Common Core standard: L.2.2.B

Worked example

Mom bought apples, pears, and plums. We went to the zoo on June 5, 2026.

Common mistake

Leaving out the comma between the day and the year, or putting it between the month and the day.

Helpful hint

Commas go between the things in a list and between the day and the year.

Next skill: ContractionsEarlier: End Punctuation

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with commas in dates and lists?

Leaving out the comma between the day and the year, or putting it between the month and the day.

How can I help my child with commas in dates and lists?

Commas go between the things in a list and between the day and the year.

Are these 2nd grade grammar worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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