Commas & Introductory Phrases

Front

What is a comma?

Back

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

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"After dinner, we went for a walk."

Front

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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Which of the following sentences needs a comma? "While we were eating my mom packed."

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It needs a comma after "eating": "While we were eating, my mom packed."

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items, and organizing complex sentences.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma: "Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party."

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The correct placement is after "trash": "Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party."

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Which sentence does NOT require a comma? "In order to succeed you need to study."

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This sentence does not require a comma.

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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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Provide an example of a list using commas.

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