Y6 Commas

Why is there a comma in this sentence?

Mrs Dredge, Mrs Kirk and Miss Walters are all Year 6 teachers at Haydonleigh Primary School.

• To separate main clauses

• To separate items on a list

• After a fronted adverbial

• After a subordinate clause

Why is there a comma in this sentence?

After SATS, we will focus on improving our writing skills.

• To separate main clauses

• To separate items on a list

• After a fronted adverbial

• After a subordinate clause

Why are there commas in this sentence?

Year 6, the oldest year group in the school, are expected to model the correct behaviours at all times.

• To separate an embedded clause

• Before direct speech

• After a fronted adverbial

• To separate items on a list

Why is there a comma in this sentence?

As you get ready to start secondary school, remember you are talented and together we are amazing.

• To separate an embedded clause

• Before direct speech

• After a fronted adverbial

• After a subordinate clause

Why is there a comma in this sentence?

Mrs Peapell announced, "There is chocolate cake in the staffroom!"

• To separate an embedded clause

• Before direct speech

• After a fronted adverbial

• After a subordinate clause

How many commas are missing?

Stanley Zero X-Ray Zig-Zag Armpit and Squid are all part of Group D.

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How many commas are missing?

Above all else Stanley wanted to make sure that Zero was okay.

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How many commas are missing?

Because he was helping him learn to read Zero the fastest digger at Camp Green Lake helped Stanley dig part of his hole each day.

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How many commas are missing?

Mr Sir hated Stanley he blamed him for the warden's actions.

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How many commas are missing (2 possible options)?

Although he didn't like digging Stanley found himself enjoying his time at Camp Green Lake he had made friends including Zero who helped him stay positive.

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