Worksheet

Commas After Introductory Elements

Grade 5 - Grammar - On Level

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  1. Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?

    • If the scanner slows down, the robot makes fewer errors.
    • After the rain stopped, the class returned to the garden.
    • With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim.
    • To protect the seedlings, Nia adjusted the cover.

  2. Where does the comma belong? At the town meeting Malik listened to cyclists.

    • after "Malik"
    • no comma is needed after the introduction
    • after "At the town meeting"
    • after the final word only

  3. What is the introductory element in "Because the trail was windy, the hikers chose the marsh path."?

    • Because the trail was windy
    • To protect the seedlings
    • With careful measurements
    • During the final match

  4. Why is the comma needed in "At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists."?

    • it separates the introductory element from the main sentence
    • it joins two titles
    • it replaces the subject
    • it marks a perfect verb tense

  5. Which version is missing the introductory comma after "At the town meeting"?

    • At the town meeting Malik listened to cyclists.
    • At the town meeting Malik listened to cyclists,
    • Malik listened to cyclists, At the town meeting.
    • At the town meeting, Malik listened to cyclists.

  6. Which sentence uses a comma correctly after the introductory element?

    • To protect the seedlings, Nia adjusted the cover.
    • During the final match, Tessa studied the board.
    • With careful measurements, Lena supported her claim.
    • After the rain stopped, the class returned to the garden.

  7. Where does the comma belong? If the scanner slows down the robot makes fewer errors.

    • after "the"
    • after the final word only
    • no comma is needed after the introduction
    • after "If the scanner slows down"

  8. What is the introductory element in "Before writing the report, Mina checked her notes."?

    • At the town meeting
    • Before writing the report
    • Because the trail was windy
    • During the final match

  9. Why is the comma needed in "During the final match, Tessa studied the board."?

    • it marks a perfect verb tense
    • it separates the introductory element from the main sentence
    • it joins two titles
    • it replaces the subject

  10. Which version is missing the introductory comma after "If the scanner slows down"?

    • If the scanner slows down the robot makes fewer errors,
    • If the scanner slows down the robot makes fewer errors.
    • If the scanner slows down, the robot makes fewer errors,
    • If the scanner slows down, the robot makes fewer errors.
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