SENTENCE STARTERs (OPENERs) (1s, 4s, 5s, & 7s always take a comma!)
OPENERs start the sentence. The (6) OPENER is the whole sentence.
(S) Subject Opener
(1) Because
(2) Prepositional (prep)
(3) ly adverb (ly)
(4) ing
(5) www asia (when where while as since if although)
(6) very short sentence (5 words or less)
(7) ed
(8) Abstract Noun
SENTENCE STARTER (OPENERs) examples
(S) The door is locked.
(1) Because the forecast called for rain, I took my umbrella.
(2) Under the leafy branches of an old oak tree, we found the perfect place for our picnic.
(3) Silently, the cat stalks its prey.
(4) Hugging his mom, the boy told her he was happy she was home.
(5) When the clock struck twelve, the carriage turned back into a pumpkin.
(5) While the teacher taught the lesson, the students remained attentive.
(5) Where there is smoke, there is fire.
(5) As the campfire was lit, the children ran to find the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.
(5) Since the last rehearsal, the understudy has been perfecting his lines just in case he has to take the stage.
(5) If anyone knocks on the door, be sure to call a parent to answer it.
(5) Although the day was chilly, they enjoyed their picnic.
(6) Never swim alone.