Commas in Introductory Clauses

Choose the sentence that DOES NOT correctly uses a comma as an introductory element.

• When we were little, we used to have playdates all the time.

• If we bump into each other on the street, they're still nice to me, though.

• Mom's regular doctor wasn't on duty that night, so she got stuck with a cranky kid doctor.

• When I came out of mom's stomach, she said the whole room got very quiet.

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

• When we took the tour, do you know what they had in their science lab?

• Can you at least meet Mr. Tushman before you make up your mind?

• Hi Mr. Tushman. I see you're running a little BEHIND today!

• "He's the principal of my new school," I answered.

Whereas I have to walk to school most people drive to school.

• Whereas I have to walk to school, most people drive to school.

• Whereas, I have to walk to school most people drive to school.

• Whereas, I have to walk to school, most people drive to school.

• No comma is needed.

After the movie ends I will call you to pick me up.

• After the movie ends, I will call you to pick me up.

• After the move ends, I will call you, to pick me up.

• After, the movie ends, I will call you to pick me up.

• No comma needed.

Read a student’s opinion about board games. The paragraph is missing commas. Choose the three introductory clauses that should be followed by commas.

Since my friends enjoy having fun we often play games when we get together. I am a huge fan of board games. If I am given my choice I will always choose word games. I love them because they force me to think. I once scored nearly 100 points on a single word. When the person before me spelled the word fin I added i-s-h-i-n-g to his word, and my 9-letter word with a triple word score put me right into the lead.

• Since my friends enjoy having fun

• If I am given my choice

• I am a huge fan

• When the person before me spelled the word fin

• I love them

Choose the sentence that DOES NOT use commas correctly.

• Whenever John DMs JoJo, she responds with heart eyes emojis.

• Mr. Clark also likes JoJo, because his daughter Lainey likes her music.

• Although JoJo is famous, she always has time for John.

• Mr. Clark, even though he is not a good dancer, dances every time JoJo comes on the radio.

Add a comma after the introductory clause in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework John went out to play.'

• After finishing his homework, John went out to play.

• After finishing his homework, John went out to play.

• After finishing his homework, John, went out to play.

• After finishing his homework John, went out to play.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly after an introductory clause? 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.' 'While she was studying for her test she listened to music.' 'After the rain stopped the sun came out.' 'Because it was cold outside she wore a jacket.'

• A

• C

• B

• D

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

• A) Before the sun set we went for a walk.

• B) After the meeting ended we discussed the project.

• C) While the cat was sleeping the dog barked.

• D) Once the rain stopped, we went outside.

Identify the sentence that does not use a comma correctly after an introductory clause.

• A) Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• B) Although he was tired he continued working.

• C) If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

• D) When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.