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 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 a correct comma placement after an introductory phrase.

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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 be placed in the sentence: 'Before the rain started I grabbed my umbrella.'?

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After 'started': 'Before the rain started, I grabbed my umbrella.'

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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, and organizing complex sentences.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Although it was raining I went for a run.' or 'Although it was raining, I went for a run.'

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'Although it was raining, I went for a run.' is correct because it uses a comma after the introductory clause.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Yes I would like some ice cream.'?

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After 'Yes': 'Yes, I would like some ice cream.'

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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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Example of a compound sentence with correct comma usage.

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