Using Commas in Lists

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: Use commas to separate items in a list. Put "and" or "or" before the last item.

Example: I bought apples, bananas, oranges and grapes.

Part A: Add commas to these sentences

1. My favourite colours are blue red green and yellow.

2. We need bread milk eggs cheese and butter from the shop.

3. The farm had cows sheep pigs chickens and horses.

4. I packed my lunch box hat water bottle and sunscreen.

5. Tom invited Sarah Jack Emma and Liam to his party.

6. The sports we play at school are netball rugby football and cricket.

Part B: Write the list items with commas in the correct places

1. List four things you might find in a classroom:

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2. List four New Zealand cities:

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3. List four types of fruit:

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Part C: Write your own sentences with lists

1. Write a sentence listing four animals you might see at the zoo:

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2. Write a sentence listing four activities you enjoy doing:

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3. Write a sentence listing four things in your school bag:

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