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Sentence Openers

Sentence openers make writing more interesting. This KS2 English quiz shows how to start sentences in different ways to grab the reader’s attention.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can start a sentence with an adverb to make it sound action packed, like “Quickly, the fox darted away.”

In KS2 English, pupils learn how sentence openers can make writing lively and varied. Changing the way a sentence begins helps keep the reader interested and adds rhythm to writing.

Key Terms

Sentence Opener: The word or phrase that begins a sentence and sets the tone or focus.
Adverb: A word that describes how, when, or where something happens, often used to start a sentence.
Conjunction: A joining word like because or although that can begin a sentence to show a link between ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a sentence opener?

A sentence opener is the first word or phrase in a sentence. It introduces an idea or sets the tone for what comes next.

Why are sentence openers important?

They make writing more engaging and prevent it from sounding repetitive. A variety of openers keeps the reader interested.

What are examples of sentence openers?

Examples include starting with an adverb like “Suddenly,” a preposition like “Under the tree,” or a phrase like “After a long day.”

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1 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ I had three apples, I could bake a tart.

When

Finally

However

If I had three apples, I could bake a tart.

2 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ she had finished her homework, Holly would not be allowed to go out to play.

Finally

Then

Until

Until she had finished her homework, Holly would not be allowed to go out to play.

3 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ she became a famous singer, Jo had worked at a dry cleaner's.

But

Before

Despite

However

Before she became a famous singer, Jo had worked at a dry cleaner's.

4 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ he was no longer hungry, James ate a large piece of cake.

Despite

Afterwards

Although

Meanwhile

Although he was no longer hungry, James ate a large piece of cake.

5 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ his cousin Charlie, Jack didn't know anyone in his new school.

When

Since

Because

Besides

Besides his cousin Charlie, Jack didn't know anyone in his new school.

6 .

Choose the sentence opener which could be added to the beginning of the sentence.
____ he was the tallest person in the family, it was always his job to reach things down from the top shelf.