Commas && Introductory Phrases

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes at the beginning of a sentence and provides context or background information.

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Why do we use commas after introductory phrases?

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We use commas after introductory phrases to separate them from the main part of the sentence, making it clearer and easier to read.

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Identify the introductory phrase: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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The introductory phrase is 'After dinner'.

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Which of the following sentences needs a comma? 'When the rain stopped we went outside.'

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The correct sentence is 'When the rain stopped, we went outside.'

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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The rule is to place a comma after an introductory phrase that is followed by the main clause.

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Example of a sentence with an introductory phrase: 'Before the sun rises, the sky is dark.'

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The introductory phrase is 'Before the sun rises'.

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What is the effect of not using a comma after an introductory phrase?

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Not using a comma can lead to confusion and make the sentence harder to understand.

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Identify the error: 'While we were eating my mom packed.'

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The error is the missing comma after 'eating': 'While we were eating, my mom packed.'

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Correct this sentence: 'After the movie we went to dinner.'

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The corrected sentence is 'After the movie, we went to dinner.'

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What is a common mistake when using commas with introductory phrases?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place a comma after the introductory phrase.