Commas in Introductory Clauses and Phrases

Question 1

clause

Answer 1

• contains subject & predicate

Question 2

phrase

Answer 2

• group of words that does not include subject and predicate

Question 3

introductory clauses

Answer 3

• can be subordinate or dependent
• begin with a subordinate conjunction
• after these clauses, use a comma
• an independent clause must come after

Question 4

Types of Introductory phrases

Answer 4

• infinitive phrase
• participle phrase
• appositive phrase
• prepositional phrase

Question 5

introductory words

Answer 5

Transition words:
- meanwhile, however, still, furthermore, moreover
Use the comma when:
- the clause has a subject/predicate of its own
- an introductory phrase of more than 5 words long
- if their is a distinct pause when you would speak