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English Quiz - Sentence Openers (Questions)

Sharpen your sentence openings: use time, place, manner, or subordinating conjunctions to hook readers, vary rhythm, and link ideas clearly in 11 Plus English writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Begin with a subordinating conjunction: Although tired, I finished the puzzle, before dinner ended and lights dimmed.

In 11 Plus English, strong sentence openers guide the reader and control pace. You will practise fronted adverbials, subordinating conjunctions, and varied starts to make writing clear and engaging.

Key Terms

Subordinating conjunction: A word that joins a dependent clause to a main clause, for example although, because, when.
Fronted adverbial: A time, place, or manner phrase at the start of a sentence, usually followed by a comma.
Dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone and needs a main clause to complete the meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a good sentence opener for 11 Plus?

Use a fronted adverbial or a subordinating conjunction, for example Before sunrise, we set off, or Although nervous, Mia stepped forward.

Do I need a comma after a fronted adverbial?

Yes. When an adverbial comes first, add a comma before the main clause, for example After the storm, the garden sparkled.

Should every sentence start the same way?

No. Vary openings to improve flow. Mix adverbials, conjunctions, verbs, and subjects so your writing sounds natural and interesting.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Assured that the enemy would attack early in the morning, he doubled the number of sentries.

[ ]	Unaware
[ ]	Certain
[ ]	Confident
[ ]	Secure in the belief

2.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Unable to swim any further, he rested against the edge of the pool.

[ ]	Able
[ ]	Too feeble
[ ]	Powerless
[ ]	Too weak

3.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Although he knew where she was, he did not reveal her hiding place.

[ ]	Though
[ ]	However
[ ]	Even though
[ ]	Granted that

4.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Whenever they came to visit him, they always brought him a bottle of wine.

[ ]	Each time
[ ]	Each and every time
[ ]	On every occasion
[ ]	Wherever

5.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Seriously wounded by the shrapnel, he was unable to crawl into the nearby trench.

[ ]	Badly injured
[ ]	Seriously hurt
[ ]	Deeply lacerated
[ ]	Grazed

6.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Angered by the shop assistant's rudeness, she made a formal complaint to the manager.

[ ]	Pacified
[ ]	Furious
[ ]	Annoyed
[ ]	Irritated

7.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Rolling about in the hay, the children had a wonderful time in the hay barn.

[ ]	Playing
[ ]	Sitting
[ ]	Jumping around
[ ]	Messing around

8.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Distressed by the loss of her puppy, she posted a reward in the local newspaper.

[ ]	Distraught
[ ]	Troubled
[ ]	Worried
[ ]	Content

9.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Swiftly throwing a punch, he knocked the robber to the ground.

[ ]	Quickly
[ ]	Speedily
[ ]	Lethargically
[ ]	Nippily

10.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
When they finally made up their minds to go, they realized that it was too late.

[ ]	After
[ ]	As soon as
[ ]	Before
[ ]	Once

English Quiz - Sentence Openers (Answers)

1.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Assured that the enemy would attack early in the morning, he doubled the number of sentries.

[x]	Unaware
[ ]	Certain
[ ]	Confident
[ ]	Secure in the belief

'Unaware' is not the same as 'believing'

2.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Unable to swim any further, he rested against the edge of the pool.

[x]	Able
[ ]	Too feeble
[ ]	Powerless
[ ]	Too weak

'Able' is not the same as 'Unable'

3.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Although he knew where she was, he did not reveal her hiding place.

[ ]	Though
[x]	However
[ ]	Even though
[ ]	Granted that

'However' is not the same as 'Although'

4.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Whenever they came to visit him, they always brought him a bottle of wine.

[ ]	Each time
[ ]	Each and every time
[ ]	On every occasion
[x]	Wherever

'Wherever' is not the same as 'Whenever'

5.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Seriously wounded by the shrapnel, he was unable to crawl into the nearby trench.

[ ]	Badly injured
[ ]	Seriously hurt
[ ]	Deeply lacerated
[x]	Grazed

'Grazed' is not the same as 'Seriously wounded'

6.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Angered by the shop assistant's rudeness, she made a formal complaint to the manager.

[x]	Pacified
[ ]	Furious
[ ]	Annoyed
[ ]	Irritated

'Pacified' is not the same as 'Angered'

7.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Rolling about in the hay, the children had a wonderful time in the hay barn.

[ ]	Playing
[x]	Sitting
[ ]	Jumping around
[ ]	Messing around

'Sitting' is not the same as 'Rolling'

8.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Distressed by the loss of her puppy, she posted a reward in the local newspaper.

[ ]	Distraught
[ ]	Troubled
[ ]	Worried
[x]	Content

'Content' is not the same as 'Distressed'

9.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
Swiftly throwing a punch, he knocked the robber to the ground.

[ ]	Quickly
[ ]	Speedily
[x]	Lethargically
[ ]	Nippily

'Lethargically' is not the same as 'Swiftly'

10.

Which word(s) could definitely NOT be used in place of the italicized sentence openers if the meanings of the following sentences are to remain as much unchanged as possible?
When they finally made up their minds to go, they realized that it was too late.

[ ]	After
[ ]	As soon as
[x]	Before
[ ]	Once

'Before' is not the same as 'When'