Commas After Introductory Words or Phrases

What punctuation mark should be used after an introductory phrase in a sentence?

• comma

• exclamation mark

• semicolon

• question mark

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'After the rain the sun came out,' where should the comma be placed?

• After the rain the sun, came out.

• After, the rain the sun came out.

• After the rain, the sun came out.

• After the rain the sun came out.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of an introductory phrase that requires a comma: 'In the morning' or 'Yesterday'?

• 'In the morning'

• At night

• During the day

• Last week

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

True or False: An introductory phrase is always followed by a comma.

• False

• Sometimes

• True

• Rarely

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the introductory phrase in the sentence: 'Before we begin, let's review the instructions.'

• After we finish,

• Before we begin,

• While we wait,

• During the break,

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CCSS.L.5.2B

When should a comma be used after an introductory word or phrase?

• When the introductory word or phrase is followed by a verb.

• When the introductory word or phrase is more than three words long or provides necessary context for the main clause.

• When the introductory word or phrase is less than three words long.

• When the introductory word or phrase is a proper noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly after an introductory phrase: 'During the summer the weather is warm' or 'During the summer, the weather is warm'?

• During the summer, the weather is warm.

• During, the summer the weather is warm

• During the summer, the weather is warm

• During the summer the weather is warm

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What purpose does a comma serve after an introductory word or phrase?

• It indicates the end of the sentence.

• It separates the introductory element from the main clause.

• It emphasizes the importance of the introductory word or phrase.

• It connects the introductory element to the main clause without any separation.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'Although it was late we decided to go for a walk,' where should the comma be placed?

• Before 'we'

• After 'late'

• After 'decided'

• After 'go'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Rewrite the sentence 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn' with the correct comma placement after the introductory phrase.

• 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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A