Exercise 47.1 Adding necessary commas

In the following sentences, add any commas that are needed after the introductory element. Example:

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  1. After the concession speech the senator’s supporters drifted out of the room.

    Question

    After the concession speech the senator’s supporters drifted out of the room.
    After the concession speech the senator’s supporters drifted out of the room.
  2. To our surprise the charity auction raised enough money to build a new technology center.

    Question

    To our surprise the charity auction raised enough money to build a new technology center.
    To our surprise the charity auction raised enough money to build a new technology center.
  3. Unaware that the microphone was on the candidate made an offensive comment.

    Question

    Unaware that the microphone was on the candidate made an offensive comment.
    Unaware that the microphone was on the candidate made an offensive comment.
  4. Whenever someone rings the doorbell her dog goes berserk.

    Question

    Whenever someone rings the doorbell her dog goes berserk.
    Whenever someone rings the doorbell her dog goes berserk.
  5. Therefore Sasha must take a summer course to receive her diploma.

    Question

    Therefore Sasha must take a summer course to receive her diploma.
    Therefore Sasha must take a summer course to receive her diploma.
  6. With the fifth century came the fall of the Roman Empire.

    Question

    With the fifth century came the fall of the Roman Empire.
    With the fifth century came the fall of the Roman Empire.
  7. A tray of shrimp in one hand and a pile of napkins in the other the waiter avoided me.

    Question

    A tray of shrimp in one hand and a pile of napkins in the other the waiter avoided me.
    A tray of shrimp in one hand and a pile of napkins in the other the waiter avoided me.
  8. Toward the rapids floated an empty rubber raft.

    Question

    Toward the rapids floated an empty rubber raft.
    Toward the rapids floated an empty rubber raft.
  9. When they woke up the exhausted campers no longer wanted to hike.

    Question

    When they woke up the exhausted campers no longer wanted to hike.
    When they woke up the exhausted campers no longer wanted to hike.
  10. Tears in his eyes Keflezighi won the marathon.

    Question

    Tears in his eyes Keflezighi won the marathon.
    Tears in his eyes Keflezighi won the marathon.