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Introductory Commas

Introductory Commas. Sospi Thomas Bay Mills Community College December 1, 2009. Introductory Comma Rules. Use comma when word, phrase, or clause is in beginning of the sentence. Introductory Comma Chart. Correct Sentences Using Introductory Commas.

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Introductory Commas

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  1. Introductory Commas Sospi Thomas Bay Mills Community College December 1, 2009

  2. Introductory Comma Rules • Use comma when word, phrase, or clause is in beginning of the sentence.

  3. Introductory Comma Chart

  4. Correct Sentences Using Introductory Commas • Unfortunately, Peter was not able to attend the parent teacher conference. • When Tiffany went shopping, she forgot to bring her credit cards. • Scrambling for her car keys, Alexa was late for her morning class.

  5. Incorrect Sentences/Correct Sentences • Jolting awake Evie screamed, “My pancake is on fire!” • Jolting awake, Evie screamed, “My pancake is on fire!” • In fact Evie had just fallen asleep twenty minutes ago. • In fact, Evie had just fallen asleep twenty minutes ago.

  6. Incorrect Sentences/Correct Sentences • Playing tennis Dante sprained his ankle. • Playing tennis, Dante sprained his ankle. • During his entire career Alik never liked the secretary across the hall. • During his entire career, Alik never liked the secretary across the hall.

  7. Introductory Comma Uses • Introductory commas are used to set off words. • Introduction commas are also used for setting off phrases. • Introduction commas are used for setting off clauses too.

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