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    Comma usage: TEAS Practice Question with Answer & Explanation

    An original TEAS 7-style english practice question, written for nursing-school applicants — with a full breakdown of every answer choice.

    Question

    Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

    • A.After the lecture the students reviewed.
    • B.After the lecture, the students reviewed.
      Correct
    • C.After, the lecture the students reviewed.
    • D.After the lecture the students, reviewed.

    Correct answer: B. A comma separates the introductory prepositional phrase from the independent clause.

    Why B is correct

    A comma separates the introductory prepositional phrase from the independent clause.

    How to solve this TEAS question

    Identify what the question is testing, eliminate choices that conflict with the relevant rule or evidence, and then select the option that directly answers the prompt.

    Review the alternatives

    The other choices do not satisfy the scientific fact, mathematical operation, language rule, or reading evidence tested by this question. Always compare each option with the exact wording of the prompt before deciding.

    Quick study tip: Listen for a natural pause after an introductory element.

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