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Comma's for Clarity

Comma's with Introductory Phrases and Clauses.

Comma's with introductory phrases and clauses

• Use a comma to show a pause after a introductoty clause or phrase.

• When a clause or phrase starts a sentence, it often requires a reader to pause before moving on.

Examples:

• Running at top speed Gene chased down the school bus.

• Running at top spend is a gerund phrase that is starting the sentence and where a pause is required; therefore, you would put a comma at the end of the phrase where there would be a pause in the sentence.

• Running at top speed, Gene chased down the school bus.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence where the comma is placed correctly

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Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence where the comma is place correctly.

• Jenifer hid her marbles, in the bushes

• Because he enjoys music, Sean bought tickets to the orchestra.