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Sentence Structure
DIRECTIONS: Underline the introductory phrase in each sentence.
Then circle whether the phrase tells how, when, where or why.
1. Dancing through the air, the snowflakes came down.
A. why B. how C. when
2. Without a hint of animosity, Jim shook the man’s hand.
A. why B. how C. when
3. After the party, they plan to see a movie.
A. why B. how C. when
4. Because of the long line, they decided to go some other time.
A. why B. how C. when
5. Under the oak tree, there is a really nice bench we can share.
A. why B. where C. when
6. Since she had a sore throat, her mother kept her home from school.
A. why B. how C. when
Sentence Structure
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and identify the beginning phrase.
Is it telling when, where, why or how? Write it on the line.
1. At the beginning of class, Ms. Jenkins passed out the tests.
2. Under the bed, I have hidden all of my treasures.
3. Without a sound, she crept into the room.
4. Hardly noticing the noise, she kept her focus on her work.
5. Because of the incident, Jane is no longer allowed to sit with Clark.
Now insert a beginning phrase for each sentence that tells when, where, why or
how. The word in parentheses will tell you which kind of phrase to insert.
6. ___________________________________, we went out for ice cream. (when)
7. ___________________________________, the clock doesn’t work. (why)
8. ______________________________, she walked along the water’s edge. (how)
9. _______________________________, Tanya and Mark talked about it. (where)
10. _______________________________, she was late every morning. (why)
Introductory Phrases
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence and identify the beginning phrase. Is it telling
when, where, why or how? Write it on the line.
1. Without an explanation, she left the room.
2. Being especially fond of blue, she used a lot of it in her painting.
3. Not having had lunch, Jane was starving by dinner time.
4. Without her shoes on, Karen ran across the yard.
5. As a result of his grades, Jim won a scholarship.
Now insert a beginning phrase for each sentence that tells when, where, why or
how. The word in parentheses will tell you which kind of phrase to insert.
6. ___________________________________, we arrived at the station. (when)
7. ___________________________________, dinner was late tonight. (why)
8. ______________________________, she told us the story. (how)
9. _______________________________, we went sightseeing. (where)
10. _______________________________, she doesn’t like Frank. (why)