Question
Select the correct use of the introductory comma in the sentence.
After a long day of hard work was over, Tom went to the lake.
participial phrase
adverb clause
interjection
After a long day of hard work was over, Tom went to the lake.
participial phrase
adverb clause
interjection
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct use of the introductory comma in the sentence "After a long day of hard work was over, Tom went to the lake" is an **adverb clause**.
The phrase "After a long day of hard work was over" functions as an introductory adverbial clause, setting the stage for the main action of the sentence. The comma is used to separate this introductory clause from the main clause "Tom went to the lake."
The phrase "After a long day of hard work was over" functions as an introductory adverbial clause, setting the stage for the main action of the sentence. The comma is used to separate this introductory clause from the main clause "Tom went to the lake."