Commas After Introductory Elements

Which of the following sentences requires a comma after the introductory phrase? a) After school we went to the park. b) In the morning I like to eat breakfast. c) Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn. d) During the summer, I enjoy swimming in the pool.

• a. After school we went to the park.

• b. In the morning I like to eat breakfast.

• d. During the summer, I enjoy swimming in the pool.

• c

Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma after an introductory phrase. a) Running quickly she won the race. b) After finishing his homework he played video games. c) Before going to bed he brushed his teeth. d) Jumping high the basketball player scored a point.

• a.

• b.

• d.

• c

Which of the following sentences does not require a comma after the introductory phrase? a) In the evening we watched a movie. b) After the storm passed we went outside. c) Before the concert started we bought tickets. d) During the winter I like to go skiing.

• a) In the evening we watched a movie.

• d) During the winter I like to go skiing.

• b) After the storm passed we went outside.

• c) Before the concert started we bought tickets.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma after the introductory phrase. a) After school we went to the library. b) In the morning I like to read a book. c) Before the party started we decorated the room. d) During the weekend I enjoy playing soccer.

• c

• d

• b

• a

Which of the following sentences requires a comma after the introductory phrase? a) Running late she missed the bus. b) After finishing dinner she washed the dishes. c) Before going to school she packed her bag. d) Jumping over the fence the dog escaped.

• d

• b

• c

• a

Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma after an introductory phrase. a) After arriving at the beach they went for a swim. b) In the morning I like to drink coffee. c) Before leaving the house she turned off the lights. d) During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.

• a. After arriving at the beach they went for a walk.

• b. In the morning I like to drink tea.

• d. During the summer I enjoy playing tennis.

• c

Which of the following sentences does not require a comma after the introductory phrase? a) In the afternoon we played soccer. b) After the rain stopped we went for a walk. c) Before the meeting started we prepared the agenda. d) During the break I like to eat a snack.

• b) After the rain stopped we went for a walk.

• c) Before the meeting started we prepared the agenda.

• a) In the afternoon we played soccer.

• d) During the break I like to eat a snack.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma after the introductory phrase. a) After school we went to the playground. b) In the morning I like to exercise. c) Before the exam started she reviewed her notes. d) During the weekend I enjoy watching movies.

• c

• d

• b

• a

Which of the following sentences requires a comma after the introductory phrase? a) Running out of time she couldn't finish the project. b) After finishing her chores she went to play outside. c) Before going to the party she bought a gift. d) Jumping off the cliff the diver entered the water.

• d) Jumping off the cliff the diver entered the water.

• b) After finishing her chores she went to play outside.

• c) Before going to the party she bought a gift.

• a) Running out of time she couldn't finish the project.

Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma after an introductory phrase. a) After arriving at the airport they boarded the plane. b) In the morning I like to listen to music. c) Before leaving the office she turned off the computer. d) During the holidays I enjoy spending time with family.

• a. After arriving at the airport they took a taxi to the hotel.

• b. In the morning I have breakfast.

• d. During the holidays I like to go skiing.

• c