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Title: Introductions and Interrupters

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Introductions and Interrupters

Two additions to the common sentence,
plus irregular verb form errors.

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Whats an introductory phrase?

At times, an introductory phrase is a good way to
add information to a clause.
? To Navy Seals, swimming in rough seas is good
sport.
In formal writing, the introductory phrase is
separated from the main clause with a comma.
? With its bright red paint, the Corvette
quickly caught the attention of the traffic
policeman.

How introductions go.
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Where do we insert commas?

After which word is a comma needed?
At first I did not see the need to know CPR as a
lifeguard.
To most surfers around the world the fear of
shark attack is of little concern.
For the very first time in our history we have
more automobiles than adults.
More often than not there is more traffic in the
evening than in the morning.

Is there a time shift here?
Is Jack a good lifeguard?
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Where we inserted the commas

After which word is a comma needed?
At first, I did not see the need to know CPR as a
lifeguard.
To most surfers around the world, the fear of
shark attack is of little concern.
For the very first time in our history, we have
more automobiles than adults.
More often than not , there is more traffic in
the evening than in the morning.

Is there a time shift here?
Is Jack a good lifeguard?
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To what should introductions refer?

Introductory phrases work best when they help to
explain the subjects of clauses.
Who Being Chuck Norris, he could do
his own stunts for the show.
What Big and strong, the SUV survived
the fierce tornado.
Where In Asia, the rickshaw is used
for cheap transportation.
When In 1993, US traffic was half of
the traffic volume in 2003.
Why With little gas, the barbeque
grill wouldnt ignite.
How By adding more gas, the man got
the grill to fire up.

Will there be another stunt after this one?
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Can you match phrases to clauses?

a. Elena got enough money to buy a car.
b. aqua lungs have eased deep sea diving.
c. the blackout lasted for most of the night.
d. the Rocky Mountains delight millions of
tourists.
e. John had little trouble making the basketball
team.

__1. Standing 69, __2. Caused by too many
people running their air conditioners, __3. By
saving 100 a week, __4. Consisting of air and a
breathing tube, __5. With deep snow and thick
clouds,
Is there a time shift here?
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Can you match phrases to clauses?

a. Elena got enough money to buy a car.
b. aqua lungs have eased deep sea diving.
c. the blackout lasted for most of the night.
d. the Rocky Mountains delight millions of
tourists.
e. John had little trouble making the basketball
team.

_e_1. Standing 69, _c_2. Caused by too many
people running their air conditioners, _a_3. By
saving 100 a week, _b_4. Consisting of air and
a breathing tube, _d_5. With deep snow and thick
clouds,
Is there a time shift here?
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What about sentence modifiers?

We add variety to writing is to begin a sentence
with an introductory word.
? Well, I might buy a scooter instead of an
automobile.
? Certainly, Berry College costs thousands more
than Dalton State does.
Formal writing places a comma after the sentence
modifier.

Which introductory word did Billy use?
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Can you match type to example?

To introduce affirmative or negative reply.
To address someone by name.
To express surprise or wonderment.
To express a contrast.
To express a contemplative pause.

__1. However, Starbucks is closing 600 of its
outlets nationally. __2. Well, there are other
ways to fill a gas tank. __3. Yes, you could get
a job at Dalton State. __4. Oh, what a great
benefit Hope offers college students! __5.
Richie, how far is your car from this room?
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You can match type to example

To introduce affirmative or negative reply.
To address someone by name.
To express surprise or wonderment.
To express a contrast.
To express a contemplative pause.

_d_1. However, Starbucks is closing 600 of its
outlets nationally. _e_2. Well, there are other
ways to fill a gas tank. _a_3. Yes, you could get
a job at Dalton State. _c_4. Oh, what a great
benefit Hope offers college students! _b_5.
Richie, how far is your car from this room?
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How do we add interrupters?

Another way to add variety to simple sentences is
to add an interrupter.
Writers put commas before and after interrupting
expressions.
? The fans, upset by the upsetting loss, booed
the team loudly.
? The head coach, however, shouted wildly at his
players, for he was concerned about losing his
job.

Why dont coaches mind the players getting hit?
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Where do all the commas go?