Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Oxford Comma Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Oxford comma. Students learn to place the serial comma before the final ‘and’ or ‘or’ in a list and why it prevents confusion, rewrite eight lists, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Oxford Comma, punctuation
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Oxford comma, or serial comma, is placed right before ‘and’ or ‘or’ in a list of three or more items, and it can prevent confusion. This worksheet teaches the rule and has students add the comma to lists.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box states the rule with examples. Section A has eight lists to rewrite with the Oxford comma. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Commas in a Series and Comma Splices worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the Oxford comma rule.
Rewrite each list in Section A on page 1, adding the comma.
Answer the four short questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Commas in a Series Worksheet for more practice.
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The Oxford Comma Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Oxford comma. Students learn to place the serial comma before the final ‘and’ or ‘or’ in a list and why it prevents confusion, rewrite eight lists, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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