How should the introductory phrase be punctuated in the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain we managed to stay dry.'

Despite the heavy rain, we managed to stay dry.

Despite the heavy rain we, managed to stay dry.

Despite, the heavy rain we managed to stay dry.

Despite the heavy rain we managed to stay dry.

Choose the correct punctuation for the introductory element in: 'Without any doubt this is the best movie of the year.'

Without any doubt, this is the best movie of the year.

Without any doubt this is, the best movie of the year.

Without, any doubt this is the best movie of the year.

Without any doubt this is the best movie of the year.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory phrase: A) 'To improve her health she started cycling to work.' B) 'To improve her health, she started cycling to work.' C) 'To improve her health she, started cycling to work.' D) 'To, improve her health she started cycling to work.'

B) 'To improve her health, she started cycling to work.'

A) 'To improve her health she started cycling to work.'

C) 'To improve her health she, started cycling to work.'

D) 'To, improve her health she started cycling to work.'

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory word: A) 'However she did not agree with the final decision.' B) 'However, she did not agree with the final decision.' C) 'However she, did not agree with the final decision.' D) 'However, she did not agree, with the final decision.'

B) 'However, she did not agree with the final decision.'

A) 'However she did not agree with the final decision.'

C) 'However she, did not agree with the final decision.'

D) 'However, she did not agree, with the final decision.'

Choose the correct punctuation for the introductory element in: 'After reviewing the document carefully, he made his decision.'

After reviewing the document carefully, he made his decision.

After reviewing the document carefully he made his decision.

After reviewing the document, carefully, he made his decision.

After, reviewing the document carefully, he made his decision.

How should the introductory phrase be punctuated in the sentence: 'Given her expertise in the subject she was asked to lead the project.'

Given her expertise in the subject, she was asked to lead the project.

Given her expertise in the subject she was asked to lead the project.

Given, her expertise in the subject she was asked to lead the project.

Given her expertise in the subject she, was asked to lead the project.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with the introductory adverbial phrase: A) 'Quickly running towards the gate, she realized she forgot her passport.' B) 'Quickly, running towards the gate she realized she forgot her passport.' C) 'Quickly running towards the gate she realized, she forgot her passport.' D) 'Quickly running, towards the gate, she realized she forgot her passport.'

A) 'Quickly running towards the gate, she realized she forgot her passport.'

B) 'Quickly, running towards the gate she realized she forgot her passport.'

C) 'Quickly running towards the gate she realized, she forgot her passport.'

D) 'Quickly running, towards the gate, she realized she forgot her passport.'

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory prepositional phrase: A) 'In spite of the warnings, he went into the restricted area.' B) 'In spite of the warnings he went into the restricted area.' C) 'In, spite of the warnings, he went into the restricted area.' D) 'In spite of the warnings, he went, into the restricted area.'

A) 'In spite of the warnings, he went into the restricted area.'

B) 'In spite of the warnings he went into the restricted area.'

C) 'In, spite of the warnings, he went into the restricted area.'

D) 'In spite of the warnings, he went, into the restricted area.'

Which sentence correctly punctuates the introductory adjectival phrase? A) 'Tired from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.' B) 'Tired from the long journey they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.' C) 'Tired, from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.' D) 'Tired from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep, upon arriving.'

A) 'Tired from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.'

B) 'Tired from the long journey they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.'

C) 'Tired, from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep upon arriving.'

D) 'Tired from the long journey, they immediately went to sleep, upon arriving.'

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.2.1E, L.6.2A

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework, John went to play basketball.'

Finishing his homework

After finishing his homework,

John went to play basketball

After John went to play basketball

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after the introductory element? A) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.' B) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.' C) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.' D) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.'

B) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.'

C) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.'

A) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.'

D) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Punctuate the introductory phrase in the following sentence: 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.'

Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn.

Before, the movie started we bought some popcorn.

Before the movie started we, bought some popcorn.

Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates the introductory clause: A) 'Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.' B) 'Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk.' C) 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.' D) 'Although, it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'On the other hand, I prefer tea over coffee.'

I prefer tea

After all

On the other hand

In conclusion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after the introductory element? A) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.' B) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.' C) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.' D) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.'

C) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.'

D) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.'

B) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.'

A) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Punctuate the introductory phrase in the following sentence: 'After the concert ended we went out for dinner.'

After the concert ended we went out for dinner.

After the concert ended we went out for dinner

After the concert ended, we went out for dinner

After the concert ended, we went out for dinner.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Introductory Elements and Commas

19 questions

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework, John went to play basketball.'

Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after the introductory element? A) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.' B) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.' C) 'In the morning I like to go for a run.' D) 'In the morning, I like to go for a run.'

Punctuate the introductory phrase in the following sentence: 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.'

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'On the other hand, I prefer tea over coffee.'

Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after the introductory element? A) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.' B) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.' C) 'During the summer I enjoy going to the beach.' D) 'During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach.'

Punctuate the introductory phrase in the following sentence: 'After the concert ended we went out for dinner.'

Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates the introductory clause: A) 'Since it was late we decided to call it a night.' B) 'Since, it was late we decided to call it a night.' C) 'Since it was late, we decided to call it a night.' D) 'Since, it was late, we decided to call it a night.'

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'In the middle of the night, the phone rang.'

Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after the introductory element? A) 'Before the test I always review my notes.' B) 'Before the test, I always review my notes.' C) 'Before the test I always review my notes.' D) 'Before the test, I always review my notes.'

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