Sentence Structure and Punctuation · Spring Term

Using Commas in Lists and Clauses

Practicing the correct use of commas in lists and after introductory clauses.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the purpose of a comma in a list of items.
  2. Analyze how a comma can clarify meaning in a complex sentence.
  3. Construct sentences that correctly use commas after introductory phrases.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

EN2/3h
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Period: Spring Term

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