Intro Phrases

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1. Commas after Intro Phrases

2. Definition of Introductory Phrase An introductory phrase or a word is set apart from the rest of the sentence using a comma. Ex: After it rains, there are a lot of rainbows. Ex: In a rainbow, there are many colors.

3. Introductory Words There are also introductory words. There are certain words that can act as introductory phrases.

4. Examples 1.After I clean my room, I can go see the rainbow. 2.When it rains, there are a lot of rainbows. 3.Finally, it stopped raining.

5. Now for a quiz: In the following sentence where do you put the commas. When I went outside I saw a double rainbow. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue. When I was outside I saw a twonicorn eating a rainbow.

6. Answers When I was outside, I saw a double rainbow. Some where over the rainbow skies are blue! (That was a trick question) When I was outside, when I saw a twonicorn eating the rainbow.

7. Review 1.Intro Phrases must be set apart by commas 2.Intro Words also must be set apart by commas 3.Not every sentence needs one Now you know about Intro Phrases!!! XD