Using Commas after Introductory Elements

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Using Commas after Introductory Elements Use a comma after certain introductory elements. Use a comma to set off a mild exclamation at the beginning of a sentence. Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause.

Yes, I get cranky if I am hungry. 1. Use a comma to set off a mild exclamation at the beginning of a sentence. Mild exclamations might be well, yes or no. Well, I think we should eat soon. Yes, I get cranky if I am hungry.

Let’s Practice! Directions: Add where the commas should be. Yes I love animals. No I do not like spiders. Well we could get a classroom pet. Yes Caleb found a Praying Mantis. No we have not named her yet.

Using Commas after Introductory Word Groups Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause to let your reader know when the main part of the sentence is starting. However, it’s only the first week of the second quarter. (introductory word) According to my teacher, I am doing well in my science class. (introductory phrase) Because I didn’t study for the test, I didn’t pass. (introductory clause)

More Practice! Directions: Add where the comma should be. Once we had arrived we were treated like royalty. During the movie we ate all of the popcorn. Terrified the children watched the scary movie. Before she could choose her sister had already picked the show. If they want to solve the mystery they must examine all of the clues.