A Note To Parents A Fronted Adverbial Is A

a note to parents: a fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that is placed at the start of a sentence. they are used to tell the reade

A note to parents: A fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause
that is placed at the start of a sentence. They are used to tell the
reader more about the action in the sentence such as how (manner),
when (time) or where (place) something happens. A fronted adverbial is
separated from the main clause with a comma. For example:
Like a speeding bullet, Superman flew through the sky.
Spot the Missing Comma
Placing Commas After Fronted Adverbials
Oh dear! Somebody has written these fantastic sentences but has
forgotten to add a comma after the fronted adverbial. Find where the
comma should go in each sentence and, using a coloured pen or pencil,
add the comma to each one.
1.
As the sun was setting an owl began to stir from its sleep.
2.
With a mighty roar the lion leapt onto a rock and scared all the
visitors at the zoo.
3.
In a dark cave there lived a ferocious dragon.
4.
In the summer of 2012 the London Olympic Games took place.
5.
After a tiring night Mum finally got some sleep.
6.
Nervously and anxiously Perseus entered the Gorgon’s lair.
7.
By the lamppost Lucy stood waiting for the faun to appear.
8.
Into her cauldron the witch threw many horrid ingredients.
9.
After the football match Rhianna went to the fish and chip shop
with her dad.
10.
With a huge smile on his face Peter received the gold medal for
diving.
Spot the Missing Comma Answers
1.
As the sun was setting, an owl began to stir from its sleep.
2.
With a mighty roar, the lion leapt onto a rock and scared all the
visitors at the zoo.
3.
In a dark cave, there lived a ferocious dragon.
4.
In the summer of 2012, the London Olympic Games took place.
5.
After a tiring night, Mum finally got some sleep.
6.
Nervously and anxiously, Perseus entered the Gorgon’s lair.
7.
By the lamppost, Lucy stood waiting for the faun to appear.
8.
Into her cauldron, the witch threw many horrid ingredients.
9.
After the football match, Rhianna went to the fish and chip shop
with her dad.
10.
With a huge smile on his face, Peter received the gold medal for
diving.