OPENERs

 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

(9) Infinitive

(10) Adjective

(11e) EPanalePsis

(11d) Diacope

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.

(7) Overwhelmed by the applause, the little singer cried tears of joy.

(8) Truth is an attribute that is important in government leaders.

(9) To wait seemed foolish when quick action was required. 

(10) Graceful dancers seemed to float across the stage.

(11e) The beach called to her from across the mountains, and all she wanted was the beach.

(11d) Smile through heartache; smile with your whole heart.