Commas and Introductory Elements

The video tutorial explains the use of commas with introductory elements, including mild exclamations, participle phrases, and prepositional phrases. It provides examples to illustrate how commas are used to set off these elements at the beginning of sentences, ensuring clarity and proper sentence structure.

What is the purpose of using commas with introductory elements?

• To separate the subject from the verb

• To set off mild exclamations and introductory words

• To indicate a pause in the middle of a sentence

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is an example of a mild exclamation that requires a comma?

• Thanks

• Hello

• Why

• Please

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Yes there will be a grammar test next week'?

• After 'week'

• After 'be'

• After 'there'

• After 'Yes'

In the sentence 'No I do not want to hang out over your house', where does the comma go?

• After 'house'

• After 'No'

• After 'want'

• After 'I'

What is a participle phrase?

• A phrase that starts with a noun

• A phrase that starts with an adverb

• A phrase that starts with an adjective

• A phrase that starts with a verb ending in -ing, -ed, or -en

Identify the participle phrase in the sentence: 'Switching on the flashlight, the Ranger led the way down the path to the caves.'

• The Ranger led

• The way down the path

• To the caves

• Switching on the flashlight

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Given the choice I would rather play golf early in the morning'?

• After 'Given'

• After 'choice'

• After 'rather'

• After 'morning'

In the sentence 'Disappointed by the high prices, we decided to shop at a less expensive store', what is the participle phrase?

• Disappointed by the high prices

• At a less expensive store

• To shop at a less expensive store

• We decided

In the sentence 'Hiding from the evil monkey in his closet, Chris Griffin crawled under his bed', what is the participle phrase?

• Hiding from the evil monkey in his closet

• From the evil monkey

• Under his bed

• Chris Griffin crawled

Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a correctly placed comma after an introductory participle phrase?

• Walking to the store I saw a friend.

• Running quickly the dog chased the ball.

• Given the circumstances, we decided to leave.

• Jumping over the fence the cat escaped.