What is the minimum number of words in a prepositional phrase that requires a comma if it starts a sentence?

Mastering Commas and Prepositional Phrases

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English
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1st - 5th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Four
Three
Five
Six
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a prepositional phrase starts a sentence but contains less than five words, is a comma mandatory?
Yes, always
No, it's optional
Yes, but only in formal writing
No, never
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine if prepositional phrases are in a series?
By checking if they describe the same object
By their position in the sentence
By counting the words
By seeing if 'and' can be placed between them
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the phrase 'over hill, over Dale, we journeyed', why are commas used?
Because they are long phrases
Because they start the sentence
Because the phrases are in a series
Because it's a stylistic choice
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you use a comma after a short prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence?
No, unless it's in a series
Yes, it's mandatory
No, it's incorrect
Yes, but it's optional
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you avoid when there are already many commas in a sentence?
Starting a new sentence
Using conjunctions
Using prepositional phrases
Adding more commas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'comma glut' refer to?
Using commas in lists only
A lack of commas
Too many commas making reading difficult
A specific type of comma
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