Chapter 12 Punctuation
Having finished the laundry, Mom and I took a short break. Introductory Elements participial phrases Having finished the laundry, Mom and I took a short break.
Introductory Elements long introductory prepositional phrases (5 words) or multiple prepositional phrases
After eating cookies and getting a drink, we started working again. Introductory Elements After eating cookies and getting a drink, we started working again.
With a list of jobs in her hand, Mom decided what we should do next. Introductory Elements With a list of jobs in her hand, Mom decided what we should do next.
First, I would wash the sliding glass door while Mom vacuumed. Introductory Elements numbering words First, I would wash the sliding glass door while Mom vacuumed.
Introductory Elements adverb clauses After we finished those jobs, we dusted the shelves and cleaned the bathroom.
Before quitting, we had made every square inch of the house spotless. Introductory Elements other elements Before quitting, we had made every square inch of the house spotless.