Commas and 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 a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used 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 background information or context for the main part of the sentence.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'When the bell rings we should get to class'?

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The comma should be placed after 'rings': 'When the bell rings, we should get to class.'

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Which of the following sentences is correct? 'Instead of chocolate I prefer strawberry.' or 'Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.'

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'Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.' is correct because it uses a comma after the introductory phrase.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items in a list, and setting off introductory phrases.

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Identify the correct placement of the comma in this sentence: 'Above the clouds I looked down on the city.'

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The correct placement is: 'Above the clouds, I looked down on the city.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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In a list, commas are used to separate items. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you punctuate this sentence correctly: 'After my amazing rescue was on the news I had many people asking for my autograph.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'After my amazing rescue was on the news, I had many people asking for my autograph.'