Commas in Introductory Phrases and Words

Mrs. Mikey explains how to use commas with introductory phrases and clauses. She defines introductory clauses, provides examples, and demonstrates where to place commas. The video includes practice sentences to reinforce learning, emphasizing that commas follow introductory clauses at the beginning of sentences.

Which of the following words typically starts an introductory clause?

• The

• Very

• And

• After

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'After school, she went home'?

• After 'school'

• After 'After'

• No comma needed

• After 'she'

In the sentence 'If they want to win, they must practice', where does the comma belong?

• After 'If'

• After 'win'

• No comma needed

• After 'they'

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause.

• Wow that looks, fun.

• Wow, that looks fun.

• Wow that looks fun.

• Wow that, looks fun.

What is the rule for placing commas in sentences with introductory clauses?

• Place before the introductory clause

• Place after the introductory clause

• Place in the middle of the clause

• No commas are needed