Exercise 1 Using Different Sentence Openers. Rewrite the beginning of each sentence below.
Use as many different openers as you can, and label the type of opener in each case.
1. Many new houses in the West, in contrast, do not have attics or basements.
2. The child got lost in the crowd at the fair.
3. He sprained his ankle, dashing for a bus.
4. They felt that they could not leave the place until they had fulfilled their obligations.
5. The Red Cross in its Basic First Aid Course teaches three methods to stop bleeding.
6. Mavis was careful not to overwater the begonia to avoid rotting the plant's roots.
7. A six-cylinder engine uses less fuel, not surprisingly, than does one with eight cylinders.
8. The dog. lonely and sad, watched me through the window.
9. Antique jewelry and furniture are smart investments because they appreciate in value rather than
depreciate.
10. A faint glimmer appeared through the window.
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