Commas After Introductory Phrases
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correctly punctuating introductory phrases with commas.
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Commas After Introductory Phrases
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember to use a comma after an introductory phrase.
Underline the introductory phrase in each sentence and add a comma where needed.
1. Running quickly the dog chased the squirrel.
2. After school I like to play outside.
3. To find the answer you must read the text carefully.
4. With a loud roar the lion scared the gazelle.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase.
1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Before dinner we usually set the table.
Before dinner, we usually set the table.
Before dinner we, usually set the table.
Before, dinner we usually set the table.
2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Excited for the trip the children packed their bags.
Excited for the trip, the children packed their bags.
Excited, for the trip the children packed their bags.
Excited for the trip the children, packed their bags.
Rewrite each sentence, adding a comma after the introductory phrase where necessary.
1. After a long day at school I like to relax.
2. With great enthusiasm the team started the game.
3. Although it was raining we still went to the park.
Determine if the following statements about commas after introductory phrases are True or False.
1. An introductory phrase always comes at the beginning of a sentence.
True
False
2. A comma is always needed after an introductory phrase.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure to use at least two sentences that begin with an introductory phrase followed by a comma.