Rewrite each sentence correctly and then identify which comma rule applies.

Upon entering the room the detective noticed several possible clues.
Comma Rule: ______________________________________________________
Corrected Sentence: ________________________________________________
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I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Comma Rule: _____________________________________________________
Corrected Sentence: ________________________________________________

1 answer

Sentence 1:
Corrected Sentence: Upon entering the room, the detective noticed several possible clues.
Comma Rule: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.


Sentence 2:
Corrected Sentence: I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Comma Rule: No comma is needed in this case, as the clause following is a dependent clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence. However, if the sentence were to be split into two independent clauses, a comma would be necessary.

(Note: The second sentence is already correct as it is.)