Introductory Phrases

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

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is correct?

• Because, of the broken window I was grounded for two weeks.

• Because of the broken window, I was grounded for two weeks.

• Because of the broken window I was, grounded for two weeks.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences? 

• Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.

• After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 

• As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 

• As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 

• As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

• All, of a sudden the lights turned out.

• All of a sudden, the lights turned out.

• All of a sudden the lights, turned out.

• All of, a sudden the lights turned out.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?

• The children went to the zoo.

• While we were eating my mom packed.

• My dad went grocery shopping.

• The movie is always better with popcorn.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?

• Hoping for the best I flew to the scene of the crime.

• Hoping for the best I flew to the scene, of the crime.

• Hoping for the best I flew to the scene of the crime

• Hoping for the best, I flew to the scene of the crime.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• After, the baseball game Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

• After the baseball game, Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

• After the baseball, game Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

• After the baseball game Kate changed, out of her wedding dress.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses an introductory phrase?

• A) Before the sun sets we should reach the cabin.

• B) Before the sun sets, we should reach the cabin.

• C) We should reach the cabin before the sun sets.

• D) We should, reach the cabin before the sun sets.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence with the correct introductory phrase.

• A) Running quickly, the dog chased the ball.

• B) The dog, running quickly chased the ball.

• C) The dog chased the ball running quickly.

• D) Running quickly the dog, chased the ball.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C