Commas and Introductory Phrases PRACTICE

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory phrases.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Grandma will you buy me some ice cream?'

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After 'Grandma'.

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Which sentence is correct: 'All of a sudden the lights turned out.' or 'All of a sudden, the lights turned out.'?

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'All of a sudden, the lights turned out.' is correct.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma in: 'Leaping into the air I was ready to take on a challenge.'

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The correct placement is: 'Leaping into the air, I was ready to take on a challenge.'

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Amanda please plug in the chromebooks for me.'?

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After 'Amanda'.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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

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Give an example of a sentence with an introductory phrase and a comma.

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Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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How do you punctuate this sentence: 'Before the game we practiced our plays.'?

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It should be: 'Before the game, we practiced our plays.'

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What is the effect of using a comma after an introductory phrase?

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It helps clarify the sentence structure and indicates a pause for better readability.