Commas in Compound Sentences
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.10.3
Commas in Compound Sentences
We can use commas in compound sentences to break up the different clauses. This makes the sentences easier to read.
James & Jenny
- James is hungry, but he cannot eat until later.
- Jenny cannot dance, but she would love to learn.
In class
- The class has not yet started, so you should still have time to finish your coffee.
- The lesson will start late, but please still be on time!
He is upset...
- He is upset he lost, yet he still wants to try again.
Test yourself on Commas in Compound Sentences
Which version of this sentence uses punctuation correctly?
I like Jenny a lot so I want to give her a Valentine's Day cardWhich sentence uses punctuation correctly?