Key Words #1

KEY WORDS #1

Prepositions (first words of Prepositional Phrases)

about
above
across
after
against
along
among
around
at
because of
before

behind
below
beneath
beside
between
beyond
by
despite
down
during
except

for
from
in
inside
into
near
of
off
on
out
outside

over
past
plus
through
to
under
until
up
with
within
without

Should You Use Commas, Yes or No?

Comma Rule #2
Place commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.

Ask yourself:

Is the preposition the first word of the sentence? If so, often yes; put a comma after the whole prepositional phrase.

At yesterday’s press conference,the coach denied the NCAA charges of recruiting violations.

Is the prepositional phrase in the middle of the sentence? If so, generally no; leave the comma out.

A rusty bicycle without wheels sits unwanted in the corner of the garage.