Questions 6–13: This section covered nine ways to begin a sentence. Use that information to fill in the following blanks. 6. The most common way to write a sentence is to start it with the . 7. To accent the main verb, you can start a sentence with a(n) . 8. To introduce important facts, some writers begin with a phrase. 9. A dependent clause often helps qualify an infinitive or participle. 10. Starting a sentence with a(n) helps create a vivid description. 11. Writers may choose to begin a sentence with a(n) or participle. 12. When a sentence begins with “to,” chances are the writer is choosing to start with a(n) . 13. The parenthetical phrase that starts a sentence is known as a(n) (two words).