Introductory Phrases

An introductory phrase can be located...

• at the beginning of a sentence

• the end of a sentence

• the middle of a sentence

• anywhere in a sentence

Which is not an example of an introductory phrase?

• Before I got dressed

• In the year 1999

• Under the sofa

• I went home

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Before the storm began I latched all of the windows tight.

• Before the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.

• Before, the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.

• Before the storm began, I latched, all of, the windows tight.

Add a comma: 
Well I think I should just give up. 

• Well, 

• think, 

• should, 

• give, 

What comes after a long introductory phrase?

• ;

• .

• :

• ,

How many words is a long introductory phrase?

• Less than 3

• More than 3

• 3 or more

• 6

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

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.

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

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