Identify the use of the introductory comma in the sentence.

Waiting for the wave, Jim didn't notice he was drifting.

interjection
adverb clause
participial phrase

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In the sentence "Waiting for the wave, Jim didn't notice he was drifting," the use of the introductory comma occurs after a participial phrase. The phrase "Waiting for the wave" is a participial phrase that provides additional information about Jim's actions.