How To Use Commas To Clarify Meaning
Using commas to clarify meaning and or to avoid ambiguity in writing.
How to use commas to clarify meaning. Adding a comma can change the meaning of a sentence. 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. Sometimes if the meaning is clear either way commas are a matter of personal preference. How did the meaning of the phrase pink zebra crossing change. Children will be assessed on their understanding of comma use in both ks1 and ks2.
Commas are a form of punctuation mark which can be used in numerous ways. This aims to teach children how to use punctuation and commas in ks2 to clarify and alter the meaning behind sentences. How commas can make the meaning of a phrase or sentence clearer. 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. Set of 10 worksheets.
In year 5 or 6 children are taught to use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity. Here are a few ways commas can be used. We are learning how to use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity. In a long sentence you can use commas to separate out extra information and make the sentence easier to read. How to use commas.
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. This resource contains 10 worksheets on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity and national curriuclum. In many cases they avoid ambiguity in other words they make the meaning of a sentence clearer. It highlights the importance of the comma as a punctuation device in sentences. Using commas to clarify meaning.
We use commas when listing items. These commas do the same job as. 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. 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. Sarah bought an apple banana kiwi and orange.