Punctuation
Grades
4
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Commas to separate
Introductory Elements
Answer Sheets Provided
Aligned with Most Educational Jurisdictions English Standards
5
Worksheets
with 10
questions.
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A Scavenger
Hunt Activity
Comma: Scavenger Hunt
Title: Comma Hunt - Spotting Introductory Elements
Objective: To find and identify examples of using commas to separate introductory elements
in real-world texts.
Materials Needed:
•Scavenger hunt checklist (see below)
•Clipboards or notebooks for each student
•Pens or pencils
Instructions:
1.Divide the students into small teams or pairs, depending on the class size.
2.Provide each team or pair with a scavenger hunt checklist. The checklist should include
various locations and sources where students can find sentences with commas separating
introductory elements.
3.Explain that their task is to search for and write down sentences that contain commas used
to separate introductory elements in the designated locations. They should look for these
sentences in books, magazines, signs, advertisements, and more.
4.Set a time limit for the scavenger hunt (e.g., 30-45 minutes) and designate a meeting point
for teams to return when they've completed the hunt.
5.Instruct students to take pictures or make sketches if they find examples in locations where
writing them down is not possible.
6.Encourage students to work together and help each other spot sentences with introductory
elements and commas.
7.When the time is up, gather the teams at the meeting point and review their findings
together. Have each team share the sentences they found and discuss where they found
them.
Sample Scavenger Hunt Checklist:
1.Find a book with a sentence that uses a comma to separate an introductory element.
2.Locate a magazine article with a sentence that has a comma before the main part of the
sentence.
3.Find a sign or poster with a sentence using a comma to introduce information.
4.Look for a restaurant menu with a sentence containing a comma to set the stage.
5.Locate a billboard with a sentence that uses a comma for an introductory phrase.
6.Find an advertisement that has a sentence with a comma after an introductory word.
7.Look for a classroom poster with a sentence that uses a comma to introduce a topic.
8.Find a product package with a sentence containing a comma to provide additional
information.
9.Locate a street sign with a sentence that includes a comma to clarify meaning.
10.Find a sentence in a storybook that uses a comma to introduce a new scene.
This scavenger hunt not only reinforces the concept of using commas to separate introductory
elements but also encourages students to pay attention to punctuation in their surroundings
and understand its real-world applications.
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Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. After dinner I like to read a book.
2. In the morning I usually have cereal for breakfast.
3. Before we leave for school Mom checks if I have my backpack.
3. On a sunny day we like to go to the park.
4. After the rain stopped we went outside to play.
5. With a big smile she greeted her friends at the party.
6. In the winter we build snowmen in the backyard.
7. Before the movie starts we need to buy tickets.
8. On a cold night we snuggle under the blankets.
9. After finishing his homework Tim can watch TV.
10. After breakfast please brush your teeth.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. After dinner, Iliketoreadabook.
2. In the morning, I usually have cereal for breakfast.
3. Before we leave for school, Mom checks if I have my backpack.
3. On a sunny day, we like to go to the park.
4. After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
5. With a big smile, she greeted her friends at the party.
6. In the winter, we build snowmen in the backyard.
7. Before the movie starts, we need to buy tickets.
8. On a cold night, we snuggle under the blankets.
9. After finishing his homework, Tim can watch TV.
10. After breakfast, please brush your teeth.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. In the classroom students listen to the teacher.
2. Before going to bed I brush my teeth.
3. With excitement she opened her birthday presents.
4. On the weekends we visit our grandparents.
5. After the concert ended we applauded loudly.
6. In the library you must be quiet while reading.
7. Before the race begins runners warm up.
8. With a loud crash the thunderstorm frightened the cat.
9. Inthegardenweplantcolorfulflowerseveryspring.
10. After a long hike we had a picnic in the woods.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. In the classroom, students listen to the teacher.
2. Before going to bed, Ibrushmyteeth.
3. With excitement, she opened her birthday presents.
4. On the weekends, we visit our grandparents.
5. After the concert ended, we applauded loudly.
6. In the library, you must be quiet while reading.
7. Before the race begins, runners warm up.
8. With a loud crash, the thunderstorm frightened the cat.
9. In the garden, we plant colorful flowers every spring.
10. After a long hike, we had a picnic in the woods.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before the test I reviewed my notes carefully.
2. After the storm passed we saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
3. In the classroom next door students were working quietly.
4. With a backpack full of books she headed to the library.
5. On a hot summer day we enjoy ice cream at the beach.
6. Before going to the party we bought a gift for the birthday girl.
7. After finishing her chores Sarah can go out to play.
8. In the early morning the birds chirp outside my window.
9. With a flashlight in hand we explored the dark cave.
10. On a rainy afternoon I like to read by the fireplace.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before the test, Ireviewedmynotescarefully.
2. After the storm passed, we saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
3. In the classroom next door, students were working quietly.
4. With a backpack full of books, she headed to the library.
5. On a hot summer day, we enjoy ice cream at the beach.
6. Before going to the party, we bought a gift for the birthday girl.
7. After finishing her chores, Sarah can go out to play.
8. In the early morning, the birds chirp outside my window.
9. With a flashlight in hand, we explored the dark cave.
10. On a rainy afternoon, Iliketoreadbythefireplace.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before the concert begins the musicians tune their instruments.
2. After the movie ended we discussed our favorite scenes.
3. In the garden at dusk fireflies light up the night.
4. With great enthusiasm the team celebrated their victory.
5. On a clear night we can see countless stars in the sky.
6. Before starting the race the runners stretch their muscles.
7. After completing his homework Alex can go outside to play.
8. In the middle of the forest we set up our campsite.
9. With a big umbrella we stayed dry during the rainstorm.
10. On a snowy morning we build snow forts in the yard.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before the concert begins, the musicians tune their instruments.
2. After the movie ended, we discussed our favorite scenes.
3. In the garden at dusk, fireflies light up the night.
4. With great enthusiasm, the team celebrated their victory.
5. On a clear night, we can see countless stars in the sky.
6. Before starting the race, the runners stretch their muscles.
7. After completing his homework, Alex can go outside to play.
8. In the middle of the forest, we set up our campsite.
9. With a big umbrella, we stayed dry during the rainstorm.
10. On a snowy morning, we build snow forts in the yard.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before taking a nap I like to read a story.
2. After baking cookies the kitchen smells delicious.
3. In the park across the street children are playing on swings.
4. With a map in hand we explored the unfamiliar city.
5. On a bright sunny day we have a picnic in the park.
6. Before the concert starts the audience finds their seats.
7. After walking for hours we finally reached the mountain peak.
8. In the school cafeteria students enjoy lunch together.
9. With a pencil and paper I can write down my ideas.
10. On a quiet evening we listen to the crickets outside.
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Name:__________________________________________
Add The Comma Where
Needed
The following sentences demonstrate the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from
the rest of the sentence. Add the commas:
1. Before taking a nap, Iliketoreadastory.
2. After baking cookies, the kitchen smells delicious.
3. In the park across the street, children are playing on swings.
4. With a map in hand, we explored the unfamiliar city.
5. On a bright sunny day, we have a picnic in the park.
6. Before the concert starts, the audience finds their seats.
7. After walking for hours, we finally reached the mountain peak.
8. In the school cafeteria, students enjoy lunch together.
9. With a pencil and paper, Icanwritedownmyideas.
10. On a quiet evening, we listen to the crickets outside.
