Mastering Commas with Introductory Elements
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Commas with Introductory Elements
Separate Introduction
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Be sure to separate the introductory element
(regardless of length) from the sentence by using a
comma.
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Examples:
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Meanwhile, there was nothing to do but wait.
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Because we were afraid, we left.
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In 1994, the Republicans gained strength.
Avoid Confusion
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Sometimes, not having a comma after an
introductory element can cause confusion:
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Without a comma
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When the riot started the police arrived.
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“the riot started the police”?
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With a comma
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When the riot started, the police arrived.
Avoid Confusion cont.
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Without a comma
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Whenever you can come and visit me in Texas.
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This statement reads as a fragment.
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With a comma
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Whenever you can, come and visit me in Texas.
Let’s Practice!
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To tell the truth I have never read Silas Marner.
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Toward the end everyone studies.
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Though the hurricane winds had started people
refused to leave.
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If you tell me to go I’ll pick up and leave.
Practice Answers
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To tell the truth, I have never read Silas Marner.
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Toward the end, everyone studies.
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Though the hurricane winds had started, people
refused to leave.
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If you tell me to go, I’ll pick up and leave.
That’s all, folks!
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This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar
Mini-Lesson Series
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Lessons adapted from
Real Good Grammar, Too
by
Mamie Webb Hixon
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To find out more, visit the Writing Lab’s
website
where you can
take a self-scoring quiz
corresponding to this lesson
Learn the importance of using commas with introductory elements to enhance clarity in your writing. Explore examples and practices to understand how to properly separate introductory elements from sentences, avoiding confusion and ensuring your writing flows smoothly.
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Writing Lab Commas with Introductory Elements
Separate Introduction Be sure to separate the introductory element (regardless of length) from the sentence by using a comma. Examples: Meanwhile, there was nothing to do but wait. Because we were afraid, we left. In 1994, the Republicans gained strength.
Avoid Confusion Sometimes, not having a comma after an introductory element can cause confusion: Without a comma When the riot started the police arrived. the riot started the police ? With a comma When the riot started, the police arrived.
Avoid Confusion cont. Without a comma Whenever you can come and visit me in Texas. This statement reads as a fragment. With a comma Whenever you can, come and visit me in Texas.
Lets Practice! To tell the truth I have never read Silas Marner. Toward the end everyone studies. Though the hurricane winds had started people refused to leave. If you tell me to go I ll pick up and leave.
Practice Answers To tell the truth, I have never read Silas Marner. Toward the end, everyone studies. Though the hurricane winds had started, people refused to leave. If you tell me to go, I ll pick up and leave.
Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson
