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1. It is common for a sentence to start with an introduction. An introduction can be anything from just one word to a long clause. In general, an introduction is used to state a time, a place, a condition, a frequency or a fact before the main part of the sentence. (Introductions vary hugely.) Examples:  In the centre of London, the number of people who fell victim to pickpockets rose by 30 per cent in a month. 
(sets a place) As soon as the cake is golden-brown, take it out of the oven.
(sets a time) Yesterday, the manager visited the stables.
(sets a time) On Tuesday 4th July a band played carols in the park for 8 hours.
 ("On Tuesday 4th July" sets a time. It is an introduction and should be followed by a comma.) Having spoken to John, I can confirm that the meeting is definitely off.
(states a fact) As you are well aware, the latest figures do not look promising.
(states a fact) After the secretary had read the minutes of the meeting, the chairman asked for the financial report. A band played in the park for 8 hours on Tuesday 4th July.
On Tuesday 4th
July, a band played in the park for 8 hours .
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At 4 o'clock, the new manager, David Bain, will visit.
