Start Strong Every Time: Starting Sentences for Class 5 

This Class 5 grammar worksheet on Starting Sentences helps students learn how to begin sentences in interesting and correct ways instead of repeating the same sentence structure. Learners practise starting sentences with time phrases, place phrases, adverbs, and introductory clauses to make their writing smoother and more engaging. Through structured exercises such as fill in the blanks, multiple-choice questions, sentence rewriting, passage completion, and paragraph writing, students build confidence in varying sentence openings. 

The worksheet gradually moves from guided practice to independent writing. Students first add suitable sentence starters, then choose correctly rewritten sentences, rewrite run-on sentences with new beginnings, and finally apply the skill in a detailed corridor-themed passage and a creative paragraph task. This helps learners understand how sentence variety improves flow, clarity, and expression. 

Why Starting Sentences Matter in Grammar? 

Starting sentences differently is important for Class 5 learners because: 
1. It prevents repetitive and boring writing. 
2. It improves sentence flow and readability. 
3. It strengthens storytelling and descriptive writing. 
4. It helps students organize ideas clearly and creatively. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students add suitable words or phrases to start sentences correctly. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple-Choice Questions 
Learners select the option that correctly begins each sentence using time, place, or adverbial phrases. 

📝 Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences by starting them in new and meaningful ways. 

📘 Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks (Passage) 
A descriptive corridor passage where students complete sentences using suitable starters and context clues. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write a short paragraph on Christmas, beginning each sentence differently. 

ANSWER KEY (For Parents & Educators)  

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. Under the bed 
2. Across the street 
3. Laughing at the funny joke 
4. Inside the box 
5. Today 
6. Suddenly 
7. Excitedly 
8. After the movie ended 
9. During the heavy rain 
10. Finally 

Exercise 2 – Multiple-Choice Answers 
1. (a) Suddenly, Kabir ran fast. 
2. (c) Quickly, Tara opened the door. 
3. (b) Before recess, Ishaan kicked the ball. 
4. (a) After lunch, Anya read the book. 
5. (c) In the corner, Dev cleaned the table. 
6. (b) After school, Sana finished her work. 
7. (b) In the garden, Vikram drew a picture. 
8. (a) During break, Leela tied her shoelace. 
9. (c) At home, Arav washed the cup. 
10. (a) In the hallway, Mira wrote the message. 

Exercise 3 – Sample Rewritten Sentences 
1. Slowly, he walked and looked around. 
2. After recess, they ran and reached class. 
3. After reading, Dev closed the book. 
4. When she finished her work, she smiled. 
5. After drawing, Sana coloured it. 
6. While waiting, Arav waved. 
7. After painting, Leela dried it. 
8. Before leaving, Anya packed and zipped her bag. 
9. Excitedly, Vikram shouted and cheered. 
10. When Mira cleaned the room, she rested. 

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks (Sample Answers) 
1. She 
2. A gentle breeze 
3. The school bell 
4. A crumpled paper 
5. Several books 
6. Long 
7. Soft 
8. A sharp 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Answers may vary. (Each sentence must begin in a different way.) 

Help your child write more interesting, fluent, and confident sentences with this Starting Sentences worksheet. 

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