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Commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.

Commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses. Use a comma to separate an introductory word, phrase, or clause from the rest of the sentence. Example: Yes, I will go. After circling twice, the airplane landed. Although Tarzan needed help, he said nothing. Commas with interrupters.

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Commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.

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  1. Commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.

  2. Use a comma to separate an introductory word, phrase, or clause from the rest of the sentence. Example: Yes, I will go. After circling twice, the airplane landed. Although Tarzan needed help, he said nothing.

  3. Commas with interrupters Use commas to set off words or groups of words that interrupt the flow of thought in a sentence. Example: Anne, to tell the truth, was quite happy. The reporter, moreover, is altogether inaccurate.

  4. If you take out the interrupters, then the sentence will become complete. Example: The latest weather report, however, has predicted rain for the weekend. The latest weather report has predicted rain for the weekend.

  5. Quiz! Add commas where necessary.

  6. 1. No I don’t think the library is open on Sundays. 2. Yes I have finished the dishes.

  7. 3. Although the game was postponed until Friday we had practice every morning.

  8. 4. The exam however will be given as scheduled.

  9. 5. Since Mardi Gras is such a celebrated occasion in New Orleans most schools there take a holiday.

  10. 6. If you look carefully at these old tintypes you will see how different dress and housing used to be.

  11. 7. Since the Canadians lost their ten games they will not be in the playoffs.

  12. 8. It is doubtful however that the weather will change our plans.

  13. The End!

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