COMMAS AFTER INTRODUCTORY CLAUSES
Where should a comma go?
Before the movie we got popcorn and a soda.
Before the movie, we got popcorn and a soda.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
He stayed home since he wasn't feeling well.
since
What literary device is being used?
She is as tall as the Empire State Building.
Similarly
What does displease mean?
cause annoyance or irritation to others
What was Miss Susan’s reaction to Ada’s first panic attack?
She was gentle and loving, she rocked her to sleep
She slapped Ada across the face to make her snap out of it
She hit Jamie for triggering Ada and comforted Ada
None of the above.
She was gentle and loving, she rocked her to sleep
Where should the comma go?
After working out for hours Johnny needed a large sandwhich.
After working out for hours, Johnny needed a large sandwich.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
He became upset because she forgot their anniversary.
because
What literary device is being used?
The classroom is a swamp after the pipe bursts open.
Metaphor
Define Embrace mean?
to clasp or hold close, a sign of affection.
How was Ada different when she went back to Mam?
Ada forgot what it was like to be hit.
Ada was more educated.
She was more physically able to do things.
All of the above.
All of the above.
Where does the comma go?
Jonah went to lunch after work.
No comma.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
She smiled as she opened the gift.
as
What literary device is being used?
Since he studied super hard the exam was a piece of cake for MJ.
Idiom
All of the surroundings and conditions that affect the growth and development of living things.
When Miss Susan’s house was destroyed, how did the neighbors react? What did this show Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan?
The neighbors were looking through the rubble to find them, this showed Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan that they were loved and cared for by the people around them.
The neighbors were looking through the rubble to find them, this showed Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan that no one cared about them.
No one did anything about Miss Susan’s house being destroyed, this showed Ada, Jamie and Miss Susan that they were loved and cared for by the people around them.
No one did anything about Miss Susan’s house being destroyed, this showed Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan that no one cared about them.
The neighbors were looking through the rubble to find them, this showed Ada, Jamie, and Miss Susan that they were loved and cared for by the people around them.
Since she has a large budget for the party Aria bought extra food.
Since she has a large budget for the party, Aria bought extra food.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
As I was walking home, I bumped into an old friend.
As
What literary device is being used?
I'd rather jump into a pool full of sharks than take my English midterm.
hyperbole
Define Distinct
different from others
How did we see Ada’s PTSD throughout the story?
She had panic attacks and would black out.
She thought she would be hit for making small mistakes.
She would laugh when Miss Susan hit her.
A and B
A and B
Julia went to work after her doctor's appointment.
No Comma
What is the subordinating conjunction?
If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
If
What literary device is being used?
The sun kissed the faces of the students as they played soccer.
personification
Define Illustrate
to make clear or explain by using examples or comparisons
How did Ada’s life change when she came to live with Miss Susan?
She felt more worthy of nice things
She understood that things did not always have to be bad for her and Jamie.
She learned that her clubfoot doesn’t make her a bad person.
All of the above.
All of the above