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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. 1. Use a comma to set off a mild exclamation at the beginning of a sentence.
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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.
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.