Commas with introductory elements

Commas with introductory elements

Use a comma to set off mild exclamation such as

• Well

• Yikes

• Yes

• Oh etc.

Use comma after introductory participle or participial phrase.

• A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective.

• Present participles end -ing

• Example: Waving, the campers boarded the bus.

• Past participles end in -ed

• Example: Confused and frightened, they fled into the jungle.

• Examples of participial phrases: Speaking eloquently, James Bond enthralled the audience.

• In the above example, the participle includes any modifiers or complements the participle (speaking) has

Lets's mix together all the different types of introductory elements to see if we master THE COMMA

Each question has the same directions

Place comma if/where necessary