Use Commas With Introductory Elements - 5th Grade Writing
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Find and correct the error: "In order to win we practiced daily."
Find and correct the error: "In order to win we practiced daily."
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In order to win, we practiced daily. Purpose phrases beginning sentences require commas after them.
In order to win, we practiced daily. Purpose phrases beginning sentences require commas after them.
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Which option correctly punctuates an introductory phrase: "Before dinner we set the table."
Which option correctly punctuates an introductory phrase: "Before dinner we set the table."
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Before dinner, we set the table. Time phrases at the beginning require commas before the main clause.
Before dinner, we set the table. Time phrases at the beginning require commas before the main clause.
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Add the needed comma: "Without warning the dog ran into the yard."
Add the needed comma: "Without warning the dog ran into the yard."
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Without warning, the dog ran into the yard. Introductory phrases without subjects need commas before main clauses.
Without warning, the dog ran into the yard. Introductory phrases without subjects need commas before main clauses.
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Identify the correct sentence with an introductory word: "Yes I will help."
Identify the correct sentence with an introductory word: "Yes I will help."
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Yes, I will help. Introductory words like 'yes' or 'no' need commas after them.
Yes, I will help. Introductory words like 'yes' or 'no' need commas after them.
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Find and correct the error: "In the morning we practiced spelling."
Find and correct the error: "In the morning we practiced spelling."
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In the morning, we practiced spelling. Prepositional phrases starting sentences require commas after them.
In the morning, we practiced spelling. Prepositional phrases starting sentences require commas after them.
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Identify the needed punctuation: "After the storm we went outside."
Identify the needed punctuation: "After the storm we went outside."
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After the storm, we went outside. Introductory prepositional phrases need commas before the main clause.
After the storm, we went outside. Introductory prepositional phrases need commas before the main clause.
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What comma rule applies to an introductory dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence?
What comma rule applies to an introductory dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence?
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Place a comma after the dependent clause. Dependent clauses starting sentences need commas before independent clauses.
Place a comma after the dependent clause. Dependent clauses starting sentences need commas before independent clauses.
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What punctuation should separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence?
What punctuation should separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence?
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A comma. Separates introductory words, phrases, or clauses from the main sentence.
A comma. Separates introductory words, phrases, or clauses from the main sentence.
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Which option correctly punctuates an introductory transition: "However we still tried."
Which option correctly punctuates an introductory transition: "However we still tried."
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However, we still tried. Transitional words at the start require commas before the main clause.
However, we still tried. Transitional words at the start require commas before the main clause.
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Identify where the comma belongs: "Before the storm we brought the chairs inside."
Identify where the comma belongs: "Before the storm we brought the chairs inside."
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After "storm": "Before the storm, we brought the chairs inside.". Comma goes after the entire introductory phrase.
After "storm": "Before the storm, we brought the chairs inside.". Comma goes after the entire introductory phrase.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "If you finish early you may read quietly."
Find and correct the punctuation: "If you finish early you may read quietly."
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Correct: "If you finish early, you may read quietly.". Comma separates conditional clause from result.
Correct: "If you finish early, you may read quietly.". Comma separates conditional clause from result.
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Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause?
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause?
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"If you need help, ask the teacher.". Shows proper comma use after conditional clause.
"If you need help, ask the teacher.". Shows proper comma use after conditional clause.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "On Saturday at noon we met at the park."
Find and correct the punctuation: "On Saturday at noon we met at the park."
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Correct: "On Saturday at noon, we met at the park.". Comma after combined introductory phrases.
Correct: "On Saturday at noon, we met at the park.". Comma after combined introductory phrases.
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What should you do when a sentence begins with an introductory prepositional phrase?
What should you do when a sentence begins with an introductory prepositional phrase?
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Place a comma after the introductory phrase. Separates the phrase from the main sentence structure.
Place a comma after the introductory phrase. Separates the phrase from the main sentence structure.
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Identify the introductory phrase in this sentence: "In the morning, we practiced."
Identify the introductory phrase in this sentence: "In the morning, we practiced."
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In the morning. The prepositional phrase that comes before the main clause.
In the morning. The prepositional phrase that comes before the main clause.
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Which option correctly punctuates two introductory phrases: A) In the library after school, we studied. B) In the library after school we studied.
Which option correctly punctuates two introductory phrases: A) In the library after school, we studied. B) In the library after school we studied.
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A) In the library after school, we studied. Multiple phrases together still need only one comma.
A) In the library after school, we studied. Multiple phrases together still need only one comma.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "In fact the answer was simple."
Find and correct the punctuation: "In fact the answer was simple."
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Correct: "In fact, the answer was simple.". Add comma after transitional phrase 'In fact'.
Correct: "In fact, the answer was simple.". Add comma after transitional phrase 'In fact'.
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Which option correctly punctuates a transition: A) For example we can recycle paper. B) For example, we can recycle paper.
Which option correctly punctuates a transition: A) For example we can recycle paper. B) For example, we can recycle paper.
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B) For example, we can recycle paper. Transitional phrases require commas before main clause.
B) For example, we can recycle paper. Transitional phrases require commas before main clause.
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What punctuation is used after an introductory transitional phrase such as "In fact" or "For example"?
What punctuation is used after an introductory transitional phrase such as "In fact" or "For example"?
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Use a comma after the transitional phrase. Transitional phrases at the beginning need commas.
Use a comma after the transitional phrase. Transitional phrases at the beginning need commas.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "Exhausted from practice the team ate dinner."
Find and correct the punctuation: "Exhausted from practice the team ate dinner."
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Correct: "Exhausted from practice, the team ate dinner.". Comma follows introductory participial phrase.
Correct: "Exhausted from practice, the team ate dinner.". Comma follows introductory participial phrase.
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