Commas with Introductory Elements

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Commas with Introductory Elements MINI-LESSON #37 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series

Introductory Elements Introductory elements may be single words, clauses, or phrases. Examples: Usually, practice makes perfect. Excited about their move to the village, the students began packing. After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Separate Introduction Be sure to separate the introductory element (regardless of length) from the sentence by using a comma. Examples: Meanwhile, there was nothing to do but wait. Because we were afraid, we left. In 1994, the Republicans gained strength.

Avoid Confusion Sometimes, not having a comma after an introductory element can cause confusion: Without a comma When the riot started the police arrived. “the riot started the police”? With a comma When the riot started, the police arrived.

Avoid Confusion Sometimes, not having a comma after an introductory element can cause confusion: Without a comma Whenever you can come and visit me in Texas. This statement reads as a fragment. With a comma Whenever you can, come and visit me in Texas.

Let’s Practice! Point out any missing commas. To tell the truth I have never read Silas Marner. …the truth, I have… Toward the end everyone studies. …the end, everyone…

More Practice Though the hurricane winds had started people refused to leave. …had started, people… If you tell me to go I’ll pick up and leave. …to go, I’ll pick up…

Since we’re finished, goodbye!