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Introduction to Commas

Calling in sick for work, Beth hoped her boss would not suspect anything

Calling in sick for work, Beth hoped her boss would not suspect anything

The title contains a verb in its introductory phrase, which warrants a comma before the final clause. The comma serves a variety of grammatical functions, including to indicate pauses or set off introductory phrases, as in the title example.

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