Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?

Bravely, I jumped over the canyon to catch the thief.

Bravely, I jumped over the canyon to catch the thief

Bravely I jumped, over the canyon to catch the thief.

Bravely I jumped over the canyon to catch, the thief.

Which sentence is missing a comma after the introductory phrase?

While we were eating my mom packed.

The movie is always better with popcorn.

It was in the Tribune's June, 5 2003, edition.

It was in the Tribune's June 5, 2003, edition.

The sentence is punctuated correctly

It was in the Tribune's June, 5, 2003, edition.

It was in the Tribune's June, 5 2003, edition.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with introductory elements.

When Christopher moved away three years ago, I was really bummed.

Auggie's three good friends were Christopher, Zack, and Alex.

The farting nurse asked, "What kind of doctor are you?"

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma as an introductory element.

While she was talking, I noticed Julian staring at me out of the corner of his eye.

Somehow Jack Will got that I had smiled at him.

I wished she wouldn't talk to me like I was a baby in front of other people.

They think I don't know they're staring, but I can tell from the way their heads are tilted.

Choose the correct use of a comma in an introductory clause.

B) After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

A) After the rain stopped the sun came out.

C) After, the rain stopped the sun came out.

D) After the rain, stopped the sun came out.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

A) Before we left the house, I checked the weather.

B) Before, we left the house I checked the weather.

C) Before we left, the house I checked the weather.

D) Before we, left the house I checked the weather.

Identify the sentence with the correct comma placement for an introductory clause.

C) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

A) Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

B) Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

D) Although it, was raining we decided to go for a walk.

Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly with an introductory word.

B) Yes, I would like some more coffee.

A) Yes I would like some more coffee.

C) Yes I, would like some more coffee.

D) Yes I would, like some more coffee.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma after an introductory element?

A) While I was reading the book, I fell asleep.

B) While I was reading, the book I fell asleep.

C) While, I was reading the book I fell asleep.

D) While I was reading the book I, fell asleep.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause.

B) If you want to succeed, you must work hard.

A) If you want to succeed you must work hard.

C) If, you want to succeed you must work hard.

D) If you want, to succeed you must work hard.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly after an introductory phrase?

B) During the meeting, we discussed the new project.

A) During the meeting we discussed the new project.

C) During, the meeting we discussed the new project.

D) During the meeting we, discussed the new project.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a comma after an introductory clause.

B) Once the movie started, everyone was quiet.

A) Once the movie started everyone was quiet.

C) Once, the movie started everyone was quiet.

D) Once the movie, started everyone was quiet.

Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly with an introductory phrase.

B) After dinner, we went for a walk.

A) After dinner we went for a walk.

C) After, dinner we went for a walk.

D) After dinner we, went for a walk.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma after an introductory word?

B) No, I don't have any questions.

A) No I don't have any questions.

C) No I, don't have any questions.

D) No I don't, have any questions.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory element.

B) When the bell rang, we left the classroom.

A) When the bell rang we left the classroom.

C) When, the bell rang we left the classroom.

D) When the bell, rang we left the classroom.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly after an introductory clause?

B) Before the show started, we found our seats.

A) Before the show started we found our seats.

C) Before, the show started we found our seats.

D) Before the show, started we found our seats.

Commas in Introductory Clauses

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correct use of a comma.

Slurping her chicken noodle soup Hermione Granger had already decided to have another bowl.

Slurping her chicken noodle soup, Hermione Granger had already decided to have another bowl.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main clause?

Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.

Because her alarm clock, was broken she was late for class.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas for introductory clauses correctly?

While I was eating, I watched Netflix on my phone.

While I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

While, I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off introductory phrases and clauses?

At most, recycling stations you'll find a bin for aluminum cans.

At most recycling stations, you'll find a bin for aluminum cans.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas for introductory clauses correctly?

While I was eating, I watched Netflix on my phone.

While I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

While, I was eating I watched Netflix on my phone.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

After school today I will teach all my friends, how to use commas correctly!

After school today, I will teach all my friends how to use commas correctly!

After school today I will teach, all my friends how to use commas correctly!

After school today I will teach all my friends how to use commas correctly!

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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Commas in Introductory Clauses

Choose the correct use of a comma.

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main clause?

Which sentence uses commas for introductory clauses correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off introductory phrases and clauses?

Which sentence uses commas for introductory clauses correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?

Which sentence is missing a comma after the introductory phrase?

Which comma rule applies to the sentence below: While the dog ran in circles, the cat watched amused.

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