Commas in sentences typing practice
Build a reliable word-comma-space movement. Copy lists and connected sentences without moving the comma to the wrong side of a space.
Preview this exercise · 28 words · 165 characters
Bring paper, pencils, folders, labels, envelopes, and tape. Check the first word, copy the comma, enter a space, and continue to the next item at a comfortable pace.
Type the displayed passage in order. Backspace corrects the last character. Paste is disabled. Escape pauses. Control or Command plus Enter restarts. Leaving the input pauses the timer.
How to practise commas in sentences
Read a little beyond the current word to see whether a comma follows it. In these targets, the comma sits immediately after the word, and a space follows. Keep that sequence together as a small movement instead of stopping to search for the mark at the end of every phrase.
What to check after a run
Check for an extra space before the comma, a missing space after it, or a comma copied as a full stop. The exact displayed punctuation controls the score; this page does not assess your own writing style.
Read the three original exercises
Preview the exact targets before choosing a run. Counts include spaces and punctuation after whitespace normalisation.
1. Find the pattern
Bring paper, pencils, folders, labels, envelopes, and tape. Check the first word, copy the comma, enter a space, and continue to the next item at a comfortable pace.
2. Connect the movement
Before lunch, I checked the draft. After the final call, we closed the room. The red folder, which holds the schedule, should stay beside the sign-in sheet.
3. Apply it in context
At the front desk, Nora arranged the forms, pens, and visitor badges. When the first group arrived, she explained the plan and pointed to the waiting area. Later, after a short break, she checked that every returned badge was in the tray.
Original practice lesson added 26 October 2026. Educational transcription practice; no professional assessment or qualification.