Introductory Phrases

What is the definition of introductory phrases?

• Phrases that come after the main clause of a sentence

• A phrase that sets the stage for the main part of the sentence. It does not have its own subject and verb.

• Groups of words that have no relation to the main clause

• Sentences that provide the conclusion of a paragraph

Provide an example of an introductory phrase. "punctuated correctly"

• At the end:

• In the middle.

• In conclusion,

• In the beginning;

Identify the introductory phrase in the following sentence: 'After the rain stopped, the sun came out.'

• Stopped after the rain,

• The sun came out,

• After the sun came out,

• After the rain stopped,

How should introductory phrases be punctuated in a sentence?

• Introductory phrases should be punctuated with an exclamation mark.

• Introductory phrases should be punctuated with a semicolon.

• Introductory phrases should be punctuated with a comma.

• Introductory phrases should be punctuated with a question mark.

Rewrite the sentence 'In the morning, I like to drink coffee' without the introductory phrase.

• Drinking coffee is a morning routine

• I like to drink coffee

• Coffee is my favorite morning drink

• I drink coffee in the morning

List one common introductory phrase used in writing.

• Never upon a time

• Once upon a time.

• Thrice upon a time

• Twice upon a time

In the sentence 'Before the movie starts, grab some popcorn', what is the introductory phrase?

• After the movie ends

• During the movie

• At the concession stand

• Before the movie starts

What purpose do introductory phrases serve in writing?

• Introductory phrases serve to provide context, engage the reader, and set the tone for the rest of the writing.

• Introductory phrases serve to make the writing less engaging

• Introductory phrases serve to repeat information

• Introductory phrases serve to confuse the reader

Rewrite the sentence 'During the summer, we go swimming at the lake' without the introductory phrase.

• We swim at the lake during the summer

• During the summer, swimming at the lake is our activity

• At the lake, we go swimming during the summer

• We go swimming at the lake

Why is it important to punctuate introductory phrases correctly?

• It is important to punctuate introductory phrases correctly to ensure clarity and proper understanding of the sentence.

• Punctuation in introductory phrases is irrelevant

• Correct punctuation can be confusing

• Introductory phrases do not impact sentence clarity