Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements 1

In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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For help with this exercise, see Comma before coordinating conjunction and Comma after introductory phrase or clause.

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Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements 1 – 1

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Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements 1 – 2

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Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements 1 – 3

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