Grammar Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds — Connectives & Punctuation

Instructions

Read the instructions for each section carefully and write your answers in the space provided.

Connectives in Action

Write one complete sentence for each of the connectives listed below. Remember to underline the connective you use in each sentence.

1. however
   

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2. therefore
   

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3. meanwhile
   

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4. although
   

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5. in conclusion
   

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Punctuation Practice

These sentences are missing commas! Read each sentence and add the correct comma(s). The connective is in bold.

1. The team however was not ready for the surprise play.
2. Although the path was steep they continued the hike.
3. My brother meanwhile had a completely different plan for the afternoon.
4. The final piece of evidence therefore proves that the butler was the culprit.
5. This in conclusion is the best way to solve the problem.

Answer Key

Connectives in Action

(Answers will vary. Below are example sentences.)

1. The book was interesting; however, the ending was a disappointment.
2. She missed the bus and therefore was late for the movie.
3. The hero was searching for the treasure; meanwhile, the villain was setting a trap.
4. Although it was raining, we still had a picnic at the park.
5. In conclusion, the experiment was a success.

Punctuation Practice

1. The team, however, was not ready for the surprise play.
2. Although the path was steep, they continued the hike.
3. My brother, meanwhile, had a completely different plan for the afternoon.
4. The final piece of evidence, therefore, proves that the butler was the culprit.
5. This, in conclusion, is the best way to solve the problem.