Commas in a series

Commas to connect independent clauses

Commas after introductory words

Introductory Words or Phrases begin a sentence and give extra information.

Introductory Words or Phrases begin a sentence and give extra information.

You can remove the introductory words or phrases, and the rest of the sentence will still be complete.

I cannot go to the basketball game.I cannot go to the basketball game.No,

I will not have a ride home.If you leave

I will not have a ride home.,

the hurricane grew in size. ,

The hurricane grew in size.Beginning as a small storm

Directions: Click on the sentence number that you think has introductory words and see if you are right! Click on me to continue.

1. Well perhaps he meant no harm.

2. She was late for class because her alarm clock was broken.

3. Having finished the test he left the room.

4. Yes the package should arrive tomorrow morning.

5. To get a seat you'd better come early.

6. Students who cheat only harm themselves.

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to do your own practice.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quizzes/nova/nova2.htm