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The 'w' sentence - makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable
Remeber the rule: not every 'w' words works as a sentence starters.
Remeber to put the coma in when the parts affected by your 'w' word are finished.
Examples - who, while, whereas, when, where, what, whilst, with
Whilst the class was eating, i read my book.
Where you like chocolate, others prefer candy
When it starts raining, you should go inside
When you're in a test, you shouldn't talk
While people are talking, you should be listening
The 'ing' sentence
Use the -ing version of the verb e.g to run - running
Remeber the rule - when you finish your -ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some -ing words - listening, watching, running, realising, emerging, grasping, speaking, analysing, signaling, exposing, gossiping
Example - Realising the danger, people fled from the cities.
Shaking away the nerves, he walked towards the microphone.
achknowledging the speaker, he bowed his head.
Realising he was in trouble, he quickly ran back inside
The 'ed' sentence
Use the ed version of the verb e.g to jog-jogged. This makes for a puncy start to your sentence.
Remeber the rule- When you finish your -ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some - ed words - frustrated, suprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, enthralled.
Examples
Determined to win, Tony pushed himself to the last meters of the sprint.
Concerned for the welfare of others, the prime minister passed new laws.
Frustrated by the ongoing rain, i stared out the window.
delighted to see the icecream truck, i quickly ran outside
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