Lesson 81
Commas and Introductory Phrases
Use a
comma
after a short introductory prepositional phrase only if the sentence would
be misread without the comma.
In the barn, cats hunt for mice. (The comma is needed to prevent misreading.)
In the barn we store hay and farm equipment. (comma not needed)
Use a comma after a long prepositional phrase or after the final
phrase in a succession of
phrases.
At the bottom of the painting in the first room, I saw the artist’s signature.
At the bottom of the painting in the first room was the artist’s signature.
Use commas to set off introductory participles and participial phrases.
Singing, the protesters marched down the street.
Scampering quickly across the road, the groundhog avoided the car.
Do not use a comma if the phrase is immediately followed by a verb.
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