Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 93

Place commas after introductory material.
1. As Patty struggled with the stuck window gusts of cold rain blew in her face.
2. His heart pounding wildly Jesse opened the letter that would tell him whether or not he had been accepted at college.
3. Along the once-pretty river people had dumped old tires and loads of household trash.
4. When the band hadn't taken the stage forty-five minutes after the concert was supposed to begin the audience members started shouting and stamping their feet.
5. Setting down a smudged glass of murky water the waitress tossed Darren a greasy menu and asked if he'd care to order.