Question

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a transition.


First, coat the cake pans with butter and flour.


First coat the cake pans with butter, and flour.


First, coat the cake pans, with butter and flour.


First coat the cake pans, with butter and flour.

Answer 1

First, coat the cake pans with butter and flour.

Explanation: "First" is an introductory transition and should be followed by a comma. The other choices either omit the comma after the transition or place commas incorrectly within the verb phrase.