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Commas After Introductory Elements
Grade 5 - Grammar - On Level
Worksheet 1
1Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?
2Where does the comma belong? At the town meeting Malik listened to cyclists.
3What is the introductory element in "Because the trail was windy, the hikers chose the marsh path."?
4Why is the comma needed in "At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists."?
5Which version is missing the introductory comma after "At the town meeting"?
6Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?
7Where does the comma belong? If the scanner slows down the robot makes fewer errors.
8What is the introductory element in "Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes."?
9Why is the comma needed in "During the final match, Tessa studied the board."?
10Which version is missing the introductory comma after "If the scanner slows down"?
About this worksheet
Commas after introductory elements show where an opening phrase or clause ends and the main sentence begins helps fifth graders control sentence meaning, grammar, and punctuation in the longer writing they now produce. Students may hear a pause but place the comma too late, or they may forget the comma after a long opening group of words. This worksheet uses complete sentences so students must read grammar in context instead of labeling isolated words. Students place commas after introductory phrases, identify opening elements, choose correctly punctuated sentences, and explain comma placement. Support versions use clearer sentence patterns. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices, longer phrases, or more distracting but plausible errors. Ask your child to read the whole sentence aloud after choosing an answer. If the sentence sounds smooth but changes the meaning or breaks the grammar rule named in the title, it is still wrong.
What your child will learn
Place introductory commas
Find opening phrases
Punctuate clauses
Explain comma placement
Worked example
After the rain stopped, the class returned to the garden uses a comma after the opening clause.
Common mistake
Putting the comma in the middle of the main sentence instead of after the introduction.
Helpful hint
Find the opening words that come before the main sentence.
Worksheet 1