English & Language UsageQuestion 94 of 120
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a.After the exam, we went to lunch.
b.After the exam we, went to lunch.
c.After the exam we went, to lunch.
d.After, the exam we went to lunch.
Explanation
An introductory phrase such as 'After the exam' should be followed by a comma before the main clause. The comma correctly separates the introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
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