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6th Grammar Practice- Commas and Introductory Phrases

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Transcript

grammar practice

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this week: commas & introductory phrases

Use a comma to show a pause after a clause or phrase. In a complex sentence (one independent and one dependent clause), use a comma to separate the clauses IF the dependent clause comes first. Examples: Running at top speed, the cheetah chased its prey. During the night, Linda couldn't sleep. After the rain stopped, we resumed the baseball game.

Your tasks

Watch the video above. Then use the pencil tool to circle the introductory phrases and add a comma, if needed, in the sentence below for practice! Afterwards, you will answer five questions here on Buzz to demonstrate your mastery of the concept!

1. After finishing her homework Sarah went to play outside. 2. The excited crowd cheered when the team scored. 3. Unfortunately the bus was late again.

Click here to reveal the correct answers.

1. After finishing her homework, Sarah went to play outside. Introductory Phrase: "After finishing her homework" Comma Needed: Yes, a comma should follow the introductory phrase. 2. The excited crowd cheered when the team scored. Introductory Phrase: None Comma Needed: No 3. Unfortunately, the bus was late again. Introductory Phrase: "Unfortunately" Comma Needed: Yes.