Commas in Prepositional Phrases Worksheets

Years

5

Pages

6

Resource, Worksheets & Activities

Description

Support your students as they learn to confidently use commas in prepositional phrases with our targeted Commas in Prepositional Phrases Worksheets! This clear and scaffolded printable activity is designed to help students understand, practise and master one of the trickiest punctuation rules – commas in prepositional phrases. Through four focused sections, students will underline, punctuate, complete, and create sentences to show their grasp of prepositional phrases and comma placement. 15 Worksheets.com Each section gradually increases in complexity, allowing students to build their confidence step by step. From recognising prepositional phrases and placing commas correctly, to completing sentences and applying their knowledge in original writing, this worksheet pack turns a challenging concept into a manageable, engaging learning experience. Real-world examples such as At school or During lunchtime are included, ensuring that students encounter both familiar and more advanced structures. Commas in Prepositional Phrases Worksheets are ideal for targeted grammar lessons, small group instruction, or independent literacy tasks. With multiple versions provided, it’s easy to differentiate for different levels of ability, making it a flexible tool for reinforcing classroom teaching or supporting learners who need extra practise. Whether you're reviewing grammar rules or prepping for a writing task, this resource is a go-to for consolidating punctuation skills in a meaningful way.


Key Learning Outcomes:

  • ✅ Understand the structure and function of prepositional phrases
  • ✅ Use commas correctly to punctuate prepositional phrases
  • ✅ Identify and correct comma placement errors in written sentences
  • ✅ Apply grammar knowledge in meaningful sentence construction
  • ✅ Develop confidence with one of the most common punctuation challenges

What’s Included:

  • Four differentiated worksheet sections focusing on prepositional phrases and comma usage
  • Section 1: Underline prepositional phrases in provided sentences
  • Section 2: Add commas to sentences, signalling prepositional phrases
  • Section 3: Complete sentences using the prepositional phrase starters, ensuring proper comma use
  • Section 4: Add prepositional phrases to provided sentences, demonstrating creativity and grammatical understanding
  • Multiple worksheet versions for reinforcement and classroom differentiation

Materials Needed:

  • Printed worksheets (on paper or card)
  • Pencils or pens for student responses
  • Highlighters for identifying prepositional phrases (optional)
  • Whiteboard for modelling or shared discussion

How to Use:

  1. Begin with a class discussion reviewing the definition and examples of prepositional phrases.
  2. Provide real-world examples of prepositional phrases to make the content relatable, such as At school or During lunchtime.
  3. Complete Section 1 together or independently – underlining prepositional phrases in sentences.
  4. Move to Section 2 for punctuation practice – adding commas to sentences with prepositional phrases.
  5. Use Section 3 as an application task – students complete sentences using prepositional phrase starters, ensuring proper comma use.
  6. Engage students in Section 4 by adding prepositional phrases to provided sentences, demonstrating creativity and grammatical understanding.
  7. Revisit concepts throughout the week with follow-up tasks or writing activities.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

  • 💡 Include in literacy rotations or as a grammar station.
  • 💡 Use as a revision task before writing units that require correct punctuation.
  • 💡 Pair with mentor texts and find examples of prepositional phrases in context.
  • 💡 Turn Section 2 into a collaborative editing challenge on the board.
  • 💡 Use the worksheets as pre- and post-assessments for grammar units.

Teacher Tips:

  • 💛 Support struggling learners by creating a visual anchor chart of rules and examples of prepositional phrases.
  • 💛 Use colour coding for prepositional phrases and comma placement when modelling corrections.
  • 💛 Extend students by asking them to write short paragraphs using three or more prepositional phrases, ensuring commas are used correctly.
  • 💛 Reinforce learning with a preposition challenge – provide a list of prepositions and challenge students to form their own prepositional phrases, applying them in sentences.

Commas in Prepositional Phrases Worksheets provide structured, scaffolded practise for one of the most commonly misunderstood grammar skills – helping students build clarity, confidence and punctuation accuracy in their everyday writing.

Additional information

Number of Pages

6

File Format

pdf

Australian Curriculum Code

AC9E5LA09

Australian Curriculum V9

F - 6

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