

Start Right: Comma with Introductory Infinitive Phrase for Class 5
This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on the correct use of commas with introductory infinitive phrases such as “To win the match” or “To learn music.” It helps students understand when a comma is needed at the beginning of a sentence and when it is not required in the middle or end.
Why Comma with Introductory Infinitive Phrase Matters in Grammar?
Introductory infinitive phrases add purpose to a sentence and must be followed by a comma. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It teaches correct punctuation at the beginning of sentences.
2. It helps avoid confusion in sentence meaning.
3. It builds strong sentence structure skills.
4. It improves clarity in writing tasks and storytelling.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes five engaging grammar exercises designed to strengthen punctuation skills:
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose the correct sentence with proper comma usage.
Exercise 2 – True or False
Students identify whether commas are used correctly in sentences.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students decide whether a comma is needed or not.
Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite sentences by adding commas where required.
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
Students complete a paragraph by adding commas where needed or writing “No comma.”
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
1. b
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. c
Exercise 2 – True or False
1.True
2.False
3.True
4.False
5.True
6.False
7.True
8.False
9.True
10.False
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. ,
2. No comma
3. ,
4. No comma
5. ,
6. No comma
7. ,
8. No comma
9. ,
10. No comma
Exercise 4 – Rewritten Sentences
1. To win the match, Karan practised daily.
2. To finish the project, Dev worked late at night.
3. No change
4. No change
5. To catch the bus, Sneha ran quickly.
6. No change
7. To water the plants, Ritu filled a bucket.
8. No change
9. To solve the puzzle, Tara thought carefully.
10. No change
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
1. ,
2. ,
3. No comma
4. ,
5. No comma
6. ,
7. No comma
Help your child build strong sentence structure and punctuation skills with clear and practical grammar practice.
An infinitive phrase begins with to plus a verb, and when it starts a sentence, it is followed by a comma to separate it from the main clause.
Students often focus on the action word and miss the need for a pause after the introductory phrase.
Students can practice by rewriting sentences with introductory infinitive phrases and adding commas in the correct place.