What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?
A clause has a subject and a verb and a phrase has either a noun or a verb
An introductory phrase is at the ......
start of a sentence
Where should the comma go in this sentence: *After the movie we should go for coffee.*?
between movie and we
Where does the independent clause start: *After dinner, your parents will have time to help you with your homework."?
your parents will is the start of the clause
*From the International Space Station, the astronaut sent a message to NASA.* Which information does the introductory phrase contribute?
where
Which tool is a comma like?
a scissors
What does an introductory phrase need to be considered a phrase?
a noun or a verb - 1 or the other but not both
If you decide to move the introductory phrase to the end of a sentence... (*If they want to win, athletes must practice everyday*)
you should drop the comma
If you decide to move the introductory phrase to the middle of a sentence... (*If they want to win, athletes must practice everyday*)
you will need two commas around it
Where should the comma go in this sentence: *Mewing incessantly the cat attempted to work her way into the bedroom."
after incessantly
Where could the introductory phrase be moved into the middle of the sentence: *After the visit, she knew her boyfriend would break up with her.*?
after knew and add commas
What is the introductory phrase in the following sentence: *Elaine is considering having a soda.*?
there is none
What is the purpose of an introductory phrase? *NOT to introduce the sentence*
to tell where, when, why, how, or what is happening
If you decide to move the introductory phrase to the beginning of a sentence... (*The Woody Woodpecker float deflated during the parade.*)
move During the parade to the front of the sentence and add a comma after parade
*I never knew, until the festival, that Abuelita could beatbox.* How could you move the phrase to the beginning of the sentence?
Move until the festival to the front and remove the other comma
*Whenever she hears the theme song to Spongebob she dances wildly.* Where does the comma go in this sentence? Why?
after Spongebob and before she; she is the start of the sentence
