Introductory Adverbs & Phrases, Part II

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How do I punctuate an introductory phrase?

Introductory Adverbs & Phrases, Part II

Commas are used after introductory adverbs and phrases when they function as transitional expressions (such as: WELL, THEREFORE, HOWEVER, FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE FIRST PLACE), which provide a transition in meaning from the previous sentence.

   

Comments

7/5/2012 1:54:10 PM
Joyce Jones said:

How can "therefore" be introductory when it most often appears mid-sentence?




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