Question

Select three ways to use an introductory comma.

after a particpial phrase
after a subject
after an adverb
after a subordinate clause
after an interjection

Answer 1

- after a participial phrase (e.g., "Running down the hall, she tripped.")
- after a subordinate clause (e.g., "When the bell rang, class ended.")
- after an interjection (e.g., "Well, I never expected that.")

(You generally do not place an introductory comma after the subject; an introductory adverb can sometimes be followed by a comma, but it isn’t always required.)