Sentence starters are the words or phrases that introduce the rest of the sentence, typically set apart by commas. The words that start a sentence are some of the most important in writing: They introduce what the sentence is about so the reader knows what to expect.

In the most simple terms, a sentence starter is a phrase that is used at the beginning of a sentence and can introduce information contained within it.

To provide the time and/or place The beginning of your sentence is a great spot to introduce important details about the setting of the events taking place. Use prepositions such as, “In…” “At…” and “Around…” along with specific times or locations to tell readers where and when the events within your sentence are occurring.

Transition words commonly appear at the start of a new sentence or clause (followed by a comma), serving to express how this clause relates to the previous one.