Adverbial Complex Sentences: Comma Rules for 7-11 Year Olds

Instructions

Read the following sentences and add commas where necessary to correctly punctuate the adverbial clauses. In British English, remember to place a comma before conjunctions such as 'because', 'so', 'that', and 'when' when they introduce an independent clause. Write your corrected sentences in the spaces provided.

1. She decided to stay home because it was raining.
2. I finished my homework so I could watch my favourite show.
3. He was happy that he had passed the exam.
4. When it began to snow we all went outside.
5. They went to the park because they wanted to enjoy the sunshine.
6. She was late so she missed the bus.
7. He left early because he wanted to avoid traffic.
8. When I get home I will call you.