Commas with Introductory Elements

What is a comma?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause in a sentence

• A type of sentence structure

• A figure of speech used for emphasis

• A style of writing that avoids punctuation

When should you use a comma after an introductory element?

• To separate it from the main part of the sentence.

• To indicate a pause in the sentence.

• To separate items in a list.

• To emphasize the introductory element.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the effect of not using a comma after an introductory element?

• It can enhance the clarity of the sentence.

• It can lead to confusion and misreading of the sentence.

• It has no effect on the sentence structure.

• It makes the sentence more formal.

Identify the introductory element in this sentence: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

• After dinner

• we went for a walk

• for a walk

• dinner

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly? 'Before the game we practiced.' or 'Before the game, we practiced.'

• 'Before the game we practiced.' uses a comma correctly.

• 'Before the game, we practiced.' uses a comma correctly.

• 'Before the game, we practiced.' does not use a comma correctly.

• Both sentences use commas correctly.

What is an example of an introductory word?

• However

• Therefore

• Additionally

• Consequently

What is a common mistake when using commas with introductory elements?

• Forgetting to place a comma after the introductory element.

• Using a comma before the introductory element.

• Placing a comma after every introductory word.

• Omitting commas entirely in complex sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct: 'Finally we arrived at the party.' or 'Finally, we arrived at the party.'?

• 'Finally we arrived at the party.'

• 'Finally, we arrived at the party.'

• 'Finally we, arrived at the party.'

• 'Finally arrived at the party.'

How do you punctuate this sentence: 'Unfortunately we lost the match.'?

• 'Unfortunately we lost the match.'

• 'Unfortunately, we lost the match.'

• 'Unfortunately; we lost the match.'

• 'Unfortunately: we lost the match.'

What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'After the rain stopped we went outside.'?

• After the rain stopped we went outside.

• After the rain stopped; we went outside.

• After the rain stopped, we went outside.

• After the rain stopped: we went outside.