Introductory clauses
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Free printable introductory clauses worksheets for 4th grade. Students practice identifying and punctuating introductory clauses — dependent clauses placed before the main clause — learning the comma rule that separates them from the rest of the sentence. Mastering introductory clauses allows 4th graders to write with greater sentence variety and sophistication. Part of our sentences worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Identify introductory clauses at the beginning of sentences
- Use a comma after an introductory clause in a complex sentence
- Write sentences that begin with a dependent introductory clause
FAQ
What is an introductory clause and how is it punctuated?⌄
An introductory clause is a dependent clause at the start of a sentence ('When the bell rang, the students left') — it is separated from the main clause by a comma placed immediately after it.
What subordinating conjunctions commonly introduce introductory clauses?⌄
Common introductory clause starters include 'when,' 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' 'since,' 'while,' 'after,' 'before,' and 'as' — students learn to recognize these as signals that a comma may be needed.
How do introductory clauses add sophistication to 4th grade writing?⌄
Starting a sentence with a dependent clause allows students to establish context, condition, or cause before presenting the main idea, creating more nuanced and varied sentence structures.
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