English Grammar & Punctuation Procedural 10–11 yrs

Commas After Introductory Elements

引导性成分后的逗号

Description

Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence, including introductory words, phrases, and clauses

Mastery Evidence

✓ Place commas after introductory adverbs such as 'However' or 'Therefore' at the start of sentences
✓ Use commas after introductory prepositional phrases like 'In the morning' or 'After the game'
✓ Punctuate introductory dependent clauses correctly such as 'When the bell rang, we left'

Assessment Prompt

When your child begins a sentence with a phrase or clause — like "Despite the rain," or "If you look closely," — do they put a comma after that opening part before the main sentence begins?