Introductory Phrases & Commas
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Introductory Phrases & Commas
Introductory clauses, phrases and words are:
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Clauses, phrases
or words that are not sentences.
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Clauses, phrases
or words that provide extra information.
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The sentence makes sense with out the clause, phrase or
words.
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Clauses, phrases
or words that come at the beginning of the sentence.
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They are used as background information, extra information.
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There can be more than one introductory clause, phrase or word in a sentences.
Commas are placed after the introductory clause, phase or
words. If there is more than one introductory clause, phase or words a
comma is placed after each introductory clause, phase or words.
Examples:
Wow, that was a great movie.
While I got dressed, The radio was playing a great song.
Excellent job, everyone did a really good job.
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Introductory
Phrases, Clauses and Words with Commas
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Usage With Titles, Dates & Addresses
Independent Clauses &: Dependent/Subordinate
Introductory Phrases & Commas
Commas With Interrupters