Correcting Comma After Introductory Word: Mastering Punctuation for Grade 4 

This Grade 4 worksheet helps students practice the correct use of commas after introductory words. Proper punctuation with commas is essential for clarity, and this worksheet will guide students to identify and correct errors related to commas after introductory words. 

Through exercises like multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence rewriting, and paragraph correction, students will practice using commas correctly after introductory words. These exercises help students strengthen their punctuation skills and improve sentence clarity. 

Why Comma After Introductory Word Matters in Grammar? 

Correct punctuation with commas after introductory words helps students: 
1. Improve clarity by properly punctuating introductory phrases. 
2. Strengthen sentence structure and readability. 
3. Learn to use punctuation effectively in different contexts. 
4. Build a strong foundation for correct grammar and punctuation use. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Question 
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a comma after the introductory word. 

📋 Exercise 2 – True and False 
Read the sentence and decide if the comma after the introductory word is correct. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Add the correct comma after the introductory word in the sentence. 

📝 Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
Rewrite the sentence with the correct comma after the introductory word. 

✨ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Rewrite the paragraph, correcting all the comma errors after introductory words. 

Answer Key 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice 
1. b) Yes, I agree. 
2. b) No, I don’t. 
3. b) Finally, we arrived. 
4. b) However, I was late. 
5. b) Yes, we can. 
6. b) Well, I will come. 
7. b) Suddenly, the lights went off. 
8. b) Unfortunately, I missed the bus. 
9. b) Clearly, we must follow the rules. 
10. b) Yes, we can go now. 

Exercise 2 – True and False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. Yes, I agree. 
2. Finally, we arrived. 
3. However, I was late. 
4. Suddenly, the lights went off. 
5. Well, I think so. 
6. No, I don’t want to go. 
7. Maybe, we can go now. 
8. Unfortunately, I missed the bus. 
9. Clearly, we must follow the rules. 
10. Yes, I agree. 

Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. Yes, I agree. 
2. Finally, we arrived. 
3. However, I was late. 
4. Suddenly, the lights went off. 
5. Well, I think so. 
6. No, I don’t want to go. 
7. Maybe, we can go now. 
8. Unfortunately, I missed the bus. 
9. Clearly, we must follow the rules. 
10. Yes, I agree. 

Exercise 5 – Corrected Paragraph 
Well, I didn’t expect the weather to change so suddenly. First, we planned to go hiking, but then it started raining. After the rain stopped, we decided to visit the museum instead. However, when we arrived, the museum was closed for renovations. Unfortunately, we didn’t check the hours before leaving. Then, we went to a nearby cafe to relax and wait for the rain to stop. 

Help your child improve sentence clarity and grammar accuracy by mastering the use of commas after introductory words with focused practice. 
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