Writing introductory phrases
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Free printable writing introductory phrases worksheets for 5th grade. Students compose their own sentences that begin with prepositional, participial, or adverbial introductory phrases, practicing both the construction of the phrase and the comma placement that follows it. These productive exercises connect punctuation rules to writing craft. Part of our punctuation worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Write sentences that open with introductory prepositional phrases
- Punctuate introductory phrases correctly with a following comma
- Use introductory phrases to add variety and detail to writing
FAQ
What types of introductory phrases do students write in these exercises?⌄
Students craft prepositional phrases ('In the early morning,'), participial phrases ('Running through the park,'), and dependent adverbial clauses ('Before the game began,') as sentence openers.
How does writing introductory phrases improve sentence variety?⌄
Starting sentences with a phrase rather than the subject immediately creates interest and variety — it is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve the flow of student writing.
What punctuation rule do students practice alongside phrase writing?⌄
Every introductory phrase is followed by a comma before the main clause — writing exercises reinforce this rule through production rather than just identification or correction.
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