Commas After Introductory Elements
Grade 5 - Grammar - Challenge Me
Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?
- With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim.
- If the scanner slows down, the robot makes fewer errors.
- To protect the seedlings, Nia adjusted the cover.
- At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists.
Where does the comma belong? With careful measurements Lena supported her claim.
- after "Lena"
- no comma is needed after the introduction
- after "With careful measurements"
- after the final word only
What is the introductory element in "Because the trail was windy, the hikers chose the marsh path."?
- With careful measurements
- To protect the seedlings
- At the town meeting
- Because the trail was windy
Why is the comma needed in "At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists."?
- it separates the introductory element from the main sentence
- it replaces the subject
- it marks a perfect verb tense
- it joins two titles
Which version is missing the introductory comma after "Before writing the report"?
- Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes,
- Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes.
- Before writing the report Mina checked her notes.
- Before writing the report Mina checked her notes,
Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?
- During the final match, Tessa studied the board.
- Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes.
- At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists.
- With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim.
Where does the comma belong? To protect the seedlings Nia adjusted the cover.
- no comma is needed after the introduction
- after "Nia"
- after the final word only
- after "To protect the seedlings"
What is the introductory element in "At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists."?
- At the town meeting
- To protect the seedlings
- Because the trail was windy
- With careful measurements
Why is the comma needed in "Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes."?
- it separates the introductory element from the main sentence
- it joins two titles
- it replaces the subject
- it marks a perfect verb tense
Which version is missing the introductory comma after "With careful measurements"?
- With careful measurements Lena supported her claim.
- With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim,
- With careful measurements Lena supported her claim,
- With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim.