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*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
*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
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
What is the purpose of an introductory phrase? *NOT to introduce the sentence*
to tell where, when, why, how, or what is happening
What is the introductory phrase in the following sentence: *Elaine is considering having a soda.*?
there is none
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
Where should the comma go in this sentence: *Mewing incessantly the cat attempted to work her way into the bedroom."
after incessantly
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
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
What does an introductory phrase need to be considered a phrase?
a noun or a verb - 1 or the other but not both
Which tool is a comma like?
a scissors
*From the International Space Station, the astronaut sent a message to NASA.* Which information does the introductory phrase contribute?
where
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
Where should the comma go in this sentence: *After the movie we should go for coffee.*?
between movie and we
An introductory phrase is at the ......
start of a sentence
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
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