1. INTRODUCTORY WORDS AND PHRASES
Haven’t we met somewhere before….?

2. Introductory Words & Phrases
Simply words and phrases that begin a sentence.
Lots of argument over the need for a comma after.

3. Personally, I think using a comma makes sentences easier to understand
They signal a separation or pause between parts.
It sounds better to put a comma after an adverb that comes at the beginning of a sentence if that adverb has to do with time.
It also helps clarify a sentence if you put a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase.

4. Let’s look at some examples…
This is a good time to practice your Cornell Notes ---

5. Adverb (one-word adverbs)
You see this a lot. An adverb indicates WHEN the action took place.
Put a comma after it if you hear a pause when the sentence is spoken aloud.
Ex- Meanwhile, my stomach growled. I blamed it on the dog.

6. Adverbial Clauses (Subordinate)
You need a comma after an adverbial clause that introduces a sentence.
After I get something to eat, I will feed the dog.

7. Participial Phrases
A comma is needed after a participial phrase that comes at the beginning of a sentence.
Ex- Walking down Blue Street, I decided to try some sushi.

8. Prepositional Phrases
Not everyone agrees you need a comma after prepositional phrases.
I say it NEEDS A COMMA if it refers to TIME.
Ex- In about two hours, I had eaten an ocean of sushi.

9. More on Prepositional Phrases….
A comma IS needed after two or more prepositional phrases that follow each other at the beginning of a sentence.
Ex- At the end of the meal, the hungry dog tried to eat my inori zushi.
Ex- In one hour in the MPR, we will have pizza.

10. WORDS – Especially ‘yes’ and ‘no’
This is another example that you will see over and over again.
Ex- Yes, it is necessary to have a comma after introductory words.
Ex- Yes, we have no bananas today.

11. What have you learned about Introductory Words and Phrases?
1) Adverb (one-word adverbs) : Tell when or there is a pause when spoken aloud.
2) Adverbial Clauses( subordinate) : Introduces a sentence.
3) Participial Phrase
4) Prepositional Phrase: Especially if it refers to time.
5) After two or more prepositional phrases that follow each other at the beginning of a sentence.
6) After words such as ‘yes’ and ‘no’.