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4th Grade Commas in Compound Sentences worksheets

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Commas in Compound Sentences

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

NameDate

Circle comma or no comma where the line is.

  1. Priya packed a snack ____ and Luis packed a sandwich.

    • no comma
    • comma
  2. The path was steep ____ but we did not stop.

    • comma
    • no comma
  3. Omar was tired ____ but he kept walking.

    • comma
    • no comma
  4. Sam mixed the paint ____ and painted the fence.

    • comma
    • no comma
  5. Mia loves art ____ but she is shy about showing it.

    • comma
    • no comma
  6. The baby clapped her hands ____ and laughed out loud.

    • no comma
    • comma
  7. Dad washed the car ____ and parked it in the shade.

    • comma
    • no comma
  8. The room was dark ____ so Maya turned on the lamp.

    • comma
    • no comma
  9. The dog dug a hole ____ and buried a bone.

    • comma
    • no comma
  10. Kofi is small ____ but he is very strong.

    • no comma
    • comma
  11. Ben found a stick ____ and threw it into the lake.

    • comma
    • no comma
  12. Our team won the game ____ and cheered for an hour.

    • no comma
    • comma
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About this worksheet

A compound sentence joins two complete thoughts with a word like and, but or so, and it needs a comma before that word. A sentence with one subject and two actions does not. Each sheet has twelve sentences with a line where the comma would go, and your child circles comma or no comma.

What your child will learn

  • Use a comma before and, but or so in a compound sentence
  • Leave out the comma when the second part has no subject
  • Tell a compound sentence from one subject with two actions

Common Core standard: L.4.2.C

Worked example

I wanted to play outside, but it was raining. Maya opened the box and took out a card.

Common mistake

Putting a comma before and in every sentence.

Helpful hint

Does the second part have its own subject and verb? If yes, use a comma. If not, leave it out.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with commas in compound sentences?

Putting a comma before and in every sentence.

How can I help my child with commas in compound sentences?

Does the second part have its own subject and verb? If yes, use a comma. If not, leave it out.

Are these 4th 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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