Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. After the match, we went home for tea.
- Step 1: An introductory phrase is followed by a comma.
- Step 2: The comma goes after 'match'.
Answer
After the match, we went home for tea.
Why not the others: The other commas split the sentence in the middle of a phrase.
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