Introductory Elements & Commas

Which is correct?

• Although the economy remained sluggish the utility company posted a fourth-quarter profit.

• Although the economy remained sluggish, the utility company posted a fourth-quarter profit.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Raising your hand and waiting for the teacher to respond is the correct procedure for answering questions.

• Raising your hand and waiting for the teacher, to respond is the correct procedure for answering questions.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• When you have a moment, you should read the story in today's newspaper about us.

• When you have a moment you should read the story in today's newspaper about us.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Because of the rain in the night our game was cancelled.

• Because of the rain in the night, our game was cancelled.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Encouraged by her success, she tried even harder than before.

• Encouraged by her success she tried even harder than before.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• In Afghanistan, Muslim brides often wear green.

• In Afghanistan Muslim brides often wear green.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Why that was the easiest assignment yet.

• Why, that was the easiest assignment yet.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Since the new family moved in next door we have had more fun at neighborhood functions.

• Since the new family moved in next door, we have had more fun at neighborhood functions.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is correct?

• Yikes, I didn't think anyone was in here!

• Yikes I didn't think anyone was in here!

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which is correct?

• After the four hour meeting the board adjourned without resolving the problem.

• After the four hour meeting, the board adjourned without resolving the problem.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2