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6.117 Nonrestrictive∩╝ÅParenthetical Elements Commas, Dashes, Parentheses Worksheet

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This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.117 Nonrestrictive∩╝ÅParenthetical Elements Commas, Dashes, Parentheses. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Nonrestrictive/Parenthetical Elements - Commas, Dashes, Parentheses - Punctuate and revise to set off nonessential information; explain meaning changes when punctuation is omitted or misused. (CCSS L.6.2; CA L.6.2; MA L.6.2; NY 6L2; TX §110.22(b)(10)(D)(viii),(ix), (CCSS L.6.2a))

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which sentence best uses commas to avoid a misleading meaning? A writer means that all of the team's uniforms were washed yesterday.

AThe uniforms that were washed yesterday are in the blue bag.

BThe uniforms, which were washed yesterday, are in the blue bag.

CThe uniforms which were washed yesterday are in the blue bag.

DThe uniforms, that were washed yesterday, are in the blue bag.

Solution & Explanation:The commas make the washing detail nonessential, so the sentence suggests all the uniforms were washed.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A writer wants to say that the monument already being discussed has lights at night. Which sentence shows the lights as extra information?

AThe monument that has lights at night stands near the harbor.

BThe monument, which has lights at night, stands near the harbor.

CThe monument which has lights at night stands near the harbor.

DThe monument, that has lights at night, stands near the harbor.

Solution & Explanation:The commas show that 'which has lights at night' is extra information about the monument already being discussed.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which sentence correctly places the comma after the closing parenthesis?

AWhen the game ended (after three overtimes), the crowd cheered.

BWhen the game ended, (after three overtimes) the crowd cheered.

CWhen the game ended (after three overtimes, the crowd cheered).

DWhen the game ended (after three overtimes) the crowd, cheered.

Solution & Explanation:The parenthetical time detail stays inside parentheses, and the introductory clause takes a comma after the closing parenthesis.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard L.6.2 (Commas, Dashes, Parentheses - Punctuate and revise to set off nonessential information; explain meaning changes when punctuation is omitted or misused. (CCSS L.6.2; CA L.6.2; MA L.6.2; NY 6L2; TX §110.22(b)(10)(D)(viii),(ix), (CCSS L.6.2a))).