The 'w' sentence- makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Remember the rule: not every 'w' word works as a sentence starter.
Remember to put the comma in when the parts
affected by your 'w' word are finished.
Examples- who, while, when, whereas, where, what, whilst, with.
Whilst the class was eating, I read my book.
Where you like chocolate, others prefer candy.
What goes around, comes around.
With my school bag on, I sprinted to school.
What looked like chocolate, was actually dog poo.
With my brother, I snuck the candy from the lolly jar.
Whilst I was sleeping, my brothers started world war 3 in the living room.
While I was chewing gum, I got told to spit it out.
The 'ing' sentence
Use the- ing version of the verb e.g to run-running
Remember the rule- when you finish your 'ing' phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some 'ing' words- listening, running, watching, realising, emerging, grasping, speaking, signalling, exposing, gossiping, acknowledging.
Examples= Realising the danger, people fled from the cities.
Shaking away the nerves, he walked towards the mic.
Acknowledging the speaker, he bowed his head in silence.
Running away from my brother, I tripped and fell.
Listening carefully, I eagerly wait to scare my little cousin.
Watching my mum do the dishes, I pray she doesn't ask for my help.
Waiting for my mum to get home, I start on my chores.
Gorging down a meatball sub, I start to feel sick.
The 'ed' sentence
Use the ed version of the verb e.g to jog, jogged. This makes for a punchy sentence starter.
Remember the rule-when you finish your ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of your sentence.
Some ed words- Frustrated, surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, enthralled.
Examples-Determined to win, Tony pushed himself to the last metres of the sprint.
Concerned for the welfare of others, the prime minister passed new laws.
Frustrated by the ongoing rain, I stared out of the window.
Overpowered by my brothers, I back away from the fight.
Delighted by the aroma of freshly baked cookies, I go and try one.
Surprised about my test results, I run to tell my mum.
Enchanted by the view, a bird flies across the sky.
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