Comma with Introductory Elements

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct usage of a comma with an introductory clause.

• Since it was late he decided to leave, tired.

• Since it was late, he decided to leave.

• Since it was late he decided to leave tired.

• Since it was late he decided to leave,

Which of the following sentences correctly avoids unnecessary commas in introductory elements?

• Therefore I will not attend the meeting disappointed.

• Therefore, I will not attend the meeting, disappointed.

• Therefore, I will not attend the meeting.

• Therefore I will not attend the meeting.

Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly with an introductory phrase.

• Before the exam she revised all the topics, thoroughly.

• Before the exam she revised all the topics thoroughly.

• Before the exam, she revised all the topics.

• Before the exam she revised all the topics,

Which comma rule applies to the sentence below: While the dog ran in circles, the cat watched amused.

• Commas to separate adjectives

• Commas for items in a series

• Commas for introductory phrase

• Commas to set off appositives

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• No I won't be able to make it to your birthday party next weekend.

• No, I won't be able to make it to your birthday party next weekend.

• No I won't be able to make it, to your birthday party next weekend.

• No I won't be able to make it to your birthday party, next weekend.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

After the movie we are planning to stop and get some pizza for dinner.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct usage of a comma with an introductory phrase.

• A) After the rain stopped we went outside to play.

• B) After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.

• C) After the rain, stopped we went outside to play.

• D) After the rain stopped we, went outside to play.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma with an introductory word?

• A) Yes I will join you for dinner.

• B) Yes, I will join you for dinner.

• C) Yes I, will join you for dinner.

• D) Yes I will, join you for dinner.

Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly with an introductory clause.

• A) Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

• B) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• C) Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

• D) Although it was raining we, decided to go for a walk.