Understanding Introductory Elements and Commas (5th)

What is an introductory element in a sentence?

• A part that appears at the end of a sentence

• A part that appears twice in a sentence

• A part that appears at the beginning of a sentence

• A part that appears in the middle of a sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Why is a comma needed when starting a sentence with a dependent clause?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the sentence longer

• To separate it from the independent clause

• To make the sentence more interesting

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When an independent clause comes before a dependent clause, do you need a comma?

• Only if the sentence is long

• Yes, always

• Only if the sentence is short

• No, never

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should two independent clauses be connected?

• With an exclamation mark

• With a question mark

• With a period

• With a comma and a conjunction

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is a sentence adverb?

• An adverb that modifies the last word

• An adverb that modifies the entire sentence

• An adverb that modifies the first word

• An adverb that modifies a single word

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Where should a comma be placed when using a sentence adverb?

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence

• After the sentence adverb

• Before the sentence adverb

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of a sentence adverb?

• Quickly

• Initially

• Happily

• Slowly

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the role of a sentence adverb in a sentence?

• To modify an adjective

• To modify the entire sentence

• To modify a verb

• To modify a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence correctly uses a sentence adverb?

• Initially I was afraid.

• I was afraid initially.

• Initially, I was afraid.

• I initially was afraid.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the purpose of using commas with introductory elements?

• To make the sentence longer

• To separate introductory elements from the main clause

• To confuse the reader

• To make the sentence more colorful

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A