Questions 6–13: This section covered nine ways to begin a sentence. Use that information to fill in the following blanks.

6. The most common way to write a sentence is to start it with the .

7. To accent the main verb, you can start a sentence with a(n) .

8. To introduce important facts, some writers begin with a phrase.

9. A dependent clause often helps qualify an infinitive or participle.

10. Starting a sentence with a(n) helps create a vivid description.

11. Writers may choose to begin a sentence with a(n) or participle.

12. When a sentence begins with “to,” chances are the writer is choosing to start with a(n) .

13. The parenthetical phrase that starts a sentence is known as a(n) (two words).