Commas in Introductory Clauses

Add a comma after the introductory clause in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework John went out to play.'

• After finishing his homework, John went out to play.

• After finishing his homework, John went out to play.

• After finishing his homework, John, went out to play.

• After finishing his homework John, went out to play.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly after an introductory clause? A) 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.' B) 'While she was studying for her test she listened to music.' C) 'After the rain stopped the sun came out.' D) 'Because it was cold outside she wore a jacket.'

• A

• C

• B

• D

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'In the morning we like to go for a walk' where should a comma be added after the introductory clause?

• After 'In the morning'

• After 'like to go for a walk'

• After 'we like to go for a walk'

• After 'to go for a walk'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that needs a comma after the introductory clause: A) 'During the summer we like to go swimming' B) 'After the game ended we went out for pizza' C) 'Before the party started we decorated the house' D) 'While she was reading she fell asleep'

• D) 'While she was reading she fell asleep'

• C) 'Before the party started we decorated the house'

• B) 'After the game ended we went out for pizza'

• A) 'During the summer we like to go swimming'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Add a comma after the introductory clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was late they decided to go for a walk.'

• Although it was late they, decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was late, they decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was late they decided to go for a walk.

• Although, it was late they decided to go for a walk.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly after an introductory clause? A) 'Before the concert started we bought some snacks.' B) 'While she was cooking dinner she listened to music.' C) 'After the storm passed the sky cleared up.' D) 'Because it was hot outside she wore a hat.'

• C

• A

• B

• D

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'At the park we played frisbee' where should a comma be added after the introductory clause?

• At the park, we played frisbee

• At the park we played frisbee,

• At the park we, played frisbee

• At the park we played, frisbee

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that needs a comma after the introductory clause: A) 'During the winter we like to go skiing' B) 'After the show ended we went out for ice cream' C) 'Before the meeting started we prepared the agenda' D) 'While she was running she tripped and fell'

• D) 'While she was running she tripped and fell'

• C) 'Before the meeting started we prepared the agenda'

• B) 'After the show ended we went out for ice cream'

• A) 'During the winter we like to go skiing'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Add a comma after the introductory clause in the following sentence: 'Before the party began we set up the decorations.'

• Before the party began, we set up the decorations.

• Before the party began we set up the decorations.

• Before, the party began we set up the decorations.

• Before the party began we, set up the decorations.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly after an introductory clause? A) 'After the class ended we went to the library.' B) 'While she was doing her homework she listened to music.' C) 'Because it was raining outside she took an umbrella.' D) 'During the break we played games.'

• B) 'While she was doing her homework she listened to music.'

• C) 'Because it was raining outside she took an umbrella.'

• A) 'After the class ended we went to the library.'

• D) 'During the break we played games.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A