Looking for a Comma or Semicolon Worksheet?

You’re in the right place! Correctly using commas and semicolons can be tricky, but practice makes perfect! Our Comma or Semicolon Worksheet is designed to help students practice distinguishing between when to use a comma and when to use a semicolon. By working through this worksheet, students will improve their ability to punctuate complex sentences, ensuring clarity and correct punctuation in their writing.

Printable Comma-Semicolon Practice Worksheets

This Printable Comma-Semicolon Practice Worksheet is perfect for reinforcing the rules for using commas and semicolons. This two-sided worksheet provides students with a brief overview of comma & semicolon rules, along with a series of comma-semicolon practice exercises that focus on identifying where to place a comma or semicolon in sentences. This worksheet includes opportunities for students to practice using commas and semicolons in the following ways:

• Adding semicolons and/or commas into sentences
• Identifying whether an incorrect sentence would benefit from using a comma, semicolon, or both.
• Writing sentences using semicolons and commas

Download Your Semicolon Practice Activity

Need to make edits to suit your classroom’s needs? Download Your Semicolon Practice Activity in either a printable PDF or editable Google Slides format. Simply click the dropdown arrow on the download button to choose the format that works best for you.

More Ways to Practice Semicolons vs. Commas

Don’t stop there! Make sure you check out these printable resources to practice semicolon and comma rules for upper-grade students.

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Comma Rules PowerPoint Presentation - Upper Grades

Use our Comma Rules PowerPoint presentation to teach your upper elementary students about the different comma rules.

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5th Grade Comma Worksheets

Use our 5th Grade Comma Worksheets to practice using commas in a series, dates, titles, compound sentences, and more!

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Use a Color By Code Comma Splice Worksheet to practice identifying and correcting comma splices.