Set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements with commas, parentheses, or dashes (CCSS L.6.2.a)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~4 min eng.g6.f.ex_24

Choose Punctuation Tool

Prompt

Choose the appropriate punctuation (commas / parentheses / dashes / no punctuation) for each: (1) 'Stevenson __ who founded EJI __ has argued capital cases for 30 years.' (2) 'The Hillsdale study __ Education Quarterly 2019 __ showed a 23% boost.' (3) 'Recess matters __ and the evidence is overwhelming __ to middle-school cognition.' (4) 'The girl __ who brought cookies __ is my neighbor.'

M-6-F-GR-EX-24-A Chart
4-sentence worksheet with blank slots for punctuation choice. 4-option choice menu above. Self-check key on reverse with

4-sentence worksheet with blank slots for punctuation choice. 4-option choice menu above. Self-check key on reverse with rationale per item.

Answer criteria
type selection
correct
  1. commas
  2. parentheses
  3. dashes
  4. no punctuation (restrictive)
Hints
  1. Commas = mild aside (default); parens = quieter aside (often citations); dashes = emphasized aside.
  2. Restrictive = essential to identify the noun; no punctuation.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Defaults to commas for every nonrestrictive (misses parens/dashes craft moves).
  • Adds commas to restrictive elements (overcorrects).
Used in lessons