How To Use Commas To Clarify Meaning
We tend to use more minimal punctuation today than we did in the past and editors don t always agree about whether a comma is necessary.
How to use commas to clarify meaning. This worksheet is a wonderful way to learn how to use punctuation correctly at a ks2 level. Sarah bought an apple banana kiwi and orange. This resource contains 10 worksheets on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity and national curriuclum. In a long sentence you can use commas to separate out extra information and make the sentence easier to read. They are also asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition removal of commas.
Commas are a form of punctuation mark which can be used in numerous ways. We are learning how to use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity. How did the meaning of the phrase pink zebra crossing change. Set of 10 worksheets. Children will be assessed on their understanding of comma use in both ks1 and ks2.
Each commas ks2 worksheet included in this activity all about using commas to clarify meaning is easy to print and is a great way to see how each child s understanding is progressing. In many cases they avoid ambiguity in other words they make the meaning of a sentence clearer. Using commas to clarify meaning. At other times commas or the lack of them can change the meaning. Adding a comma can change the meaning of a sentence.
This aims to teach children how to use punctuation and commas in ks2 to clarify and alter the meaning behind sentences. We use commas when listing items. How commas can make the meaning of a phrase or sentence clearer. Years 5 and 6 programme of study. This is when they are first taught to use inverted commas for speech in upper key stage 2 using commas for parenthesis is taught most often in year 5.
Using commas to clarify meaning and or to avoid ambiguity in writing. Sometimes if the meaning is clear either way commas are a matter of personal preference. Each ks2 commas worksheet has different examples of sentences that children need to read and then decide where to put the comma in helping to clarify the meaning of what has been said. Many examples are provided within the powerpoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. Here are a few ways commas can be used.