Commas & Introductory Phrases

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause of the sentence.

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Example of a sentence with an introductory phrase and a comma.

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"After dinner, we went for a walk."

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information for the main part of the sentence.

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'Before the game starts we need to warm up.'?

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The comma should go after 'starts': 'Before the game starts, we need to warm up.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that each item is distinct.

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Example of a list using commas.

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"I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes."

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you use commas in a compound sentence?

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You use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') that connects the independent clauses.

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Example of a compound sentence with a comma.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."