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2.2.2. In adverbial clauses and phrases

If a dependent clause is restrictive (omission will affect the meaning of the main clause), don't set it off with commas. If it is nonrestrictive (omission will not affect the main clause), set it off with commas:
If a dependent clause comes BEFORE the main clause, use a comma whether the clause is restrictive or not: