ISPACE Openers Quiz

Which sentence uses an -ing opener correctly?

• Jumping over the fence, the dog escaped.

• The dog was jumping over the fence.

• The fence jumped over the dog.

• The dog escaped, and then it jumped.

What does the "S" in ISPACE stand for?

• Statement

• Simile

• Sentence

• Sound

Choose the sentence that starts with a simile:

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

• Like a cheetah chasing prey, she sprinted across the field.

• Slowly, he walked to school.

• Tired from the day, he went to bed.

Which is a preposition opener?

• Under the table, the cat hid from the dog.

• Hiding under the table, the cat purred.

• The cat was under the table.

• Quietly, the cat purred.

Which of the following is an adverb opener?

• After dinner, they went for a walk.

• Carefully, she placed the glass on the shelf.

• Because she was tired, she went to bed.

• Laughing, he walked away.

Which conjunction is used to start this sentence? 'Although it was raining, they played football.'

• Because

• While

• Although

• Since

Which of these is an Ed-ing opener?

• Excited by the news, she called her friend.

• Running fast, he caught the bus.

• Because she was late, she ran.

• After the meeting, he left quickly.

Which sentence begins with a conjunction opener?

• Suddenly, the lights went out.

• Because he forgot his homework, he was late to class.

• Like a shadow, she moved silently.

• Walking slowly, the boy approached the door.

Identify the -ing opener in this sentence: 'Sliding across the ice, the penguin looked graceful.'

• the penguin

• Sliding across the ice

• looked graceful

• across the ice

What is the purpose of using ISPACE openers in writing?

• To write shorter sentences

• To confuse the reader

• To vary sentence starters and improve writing style

• To follow grammar rules strictly