First,...; Next,...; After that,...; Then...; Finally,..., are what's known as (Sequence Markers)
They are used at the beginning of sentences to illustrate the sequence of events.
Starting a sentence with "First," followed by a comma signals the beginning of an enumerated list or a sequence of points that will follow. It sets the stage for providing a series of items or steps that will be addressed in the subsequent sentences.
In most cases, the word "sit" does not need to be capitalized after a comma unless it is the start of a new sentence. The general rule is to capitalize the first word of a new sentence, regardless of whether it follows a comma.
yesAnother view"I don't think the first answer is correct. For example, in the sentence:Though it was very cold outside, she did not wear a coat.If the sentence were to be reworded though, then a comma would go after it.
Yes, when starting a sentence with "Again," it is common to use a comma after it to separate it from the rest of the sentence. For example: "Again, we need to review the report before the meeting."
When starting a sentence with "As," you do not need to use a comma if "as" is being used as a conjunction. However, if you are using "As" to mean "because" or "while," then a comma is often used after it to separate clauses for clarity.
To use "afterward" at the beginning of a sentence, you can simply start your sentence with it, followed by a comma. For example: "Afterward, we went for a walk in the park." This helps to indicate that what you are about to say is a consequence or follow-up to a previous event or action.
Yes, if followed by a comma.
Yes, it is grammatically correct; when used, it is followed by a comma. However, it is often overused in writing and shouldn't be used in excess.
Yes. It can be used as long as it is followed by a comma and it refers to a statement previously made. Therefore, however, hence and thus are usually followed by a comma, as in:"Therefore, our idea should not be implemented."See the helpful link below for more information.
yesAnother view"I don't think the first answer is correct. For example, in the sentence:Though it was very cold outside, she did not wear a coat.If the sentence were to be reworded though, then a comma would go after it.
Yes, when starting a sentence with "Again," it is common to use a comma after it to separate it from the rest of the sentence. For example: "Again, we need to review the report before the meeting."
Yes, it is grammatically correct to start a sentence with "when" as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a dependent clause. For example: "When I arrived at the party, everyone was already dancing."
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It's perfectly fine to start a sentence with likewise, just make sure you have a comma after it.
Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause in speech. Use a comma after "but" only to indicate a noticeable pause in speech. If there is no pause, there should be no comma.
When starting a sentence with "As," you do not need to use a comma if "as" is being used as a conjunction. However, if you are using "As" to mean "because" or "while," then a comma is often used after it to separate clauses for clarity.
A comma is typically used when "for" is used in place of "because." For example: "He went to the store, for he needed to buy some milk."
"In five years, things happened." Yes you do need a comma.