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, whereas, when where, what, whilst, with
Whilst the class was eating, I read my book.
Where you like chocolate, other prefer candy.
My own sentence of 'w':
What book you read, you cannot read again because you have to do something else.
Whereas some people doesn't like to listen to music, but I do.
Where homeless people live, is different from other people who has a house.
Task 1: Select 4 Adverbs from the list below
and write 4 Adverb starter sentence.
Suddently, I decided to listen to music while fixing my items.
Excitedly, I hugged my best friend because I love the hugs that I get from my best friend.
Surprisingly, I finished my work in time once the bell rang.
Often, I forget to read my book.
Task 2: Select 4 Prepositions from the list below
and write 4 Preposition starter sentences.
Under the table, there was a lot of dirt that needed to be cleaned.
Between the gaps, I decided to decorate it so that it wouldn't be empty.
In the cupboard, there were a lot of stuffs that need to be organized.
On the table, I saw a leftover chocolate and I ate it.
Task 3: Put the correction punctuation into these sentences:
Silently, the cat stalked its prey.
In 1975, a high school was finally built in Hornby.
Amongst the papers, i found my homework.
Anxiously, i awaited my test results.
Fortunately, the kai today was something good.
About twenty years ago, a law was passed that changed everything.
Often, the things we say and the things we mean are two different things.
Cautiously, he knocked on the principals door and await a reply.
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, watching, running, realizing, emerging, grasping, speaking, analyzing, signaling, exposing, gossiping, acknowledging,
Examples - Realising the danger, people fled from the cities.
Shaking away the nerves, he walked towards the microphone.
Acknowledging the speaker, he bowed his head in silence.
My own sentences of 'ing'
Running around too much made my stomach hurt.
Realizing that I was about to be late for school, I rushed to get there in time.
Making things on your own is quite hard
Task 1: Select -ing verbs from the list below and write -ing starter sentences.
Noticing, a lot of people wondering around the park.
Observing, the amount of paper that I have gotten.
Insisting, my classmate to do whatever he wants in the work.
Task 2: Select 4 'w' words from the list below and write 4 'w' starter sentences.
While I was walking, I saw a lot of dogs in the park.
When it was rainy, many people where playing in the rain.
Whereas, some people doesn't wanna learn guitar or piano but I do.
Where the plant is planted, is gonna stay there forever.
Task 3: Put the correction punctuation into these sentences.
Emerging from the depth, the monster sought its new prey.
When the baking was complete, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly.
Committed to improving their routine, the dancers trained daily.
Overpowered by the wave, the swimmers were swept off their feet.
Analyzing the situation, the commander decided the hill route was best.
While we were watching, the experiment the paper ignited.
Hoping to improve his score, Matthew studied his times tables daily.
With their friends and family watching, the students took to the stage.
Undaunted by the work, the builders pushed on to repair the house.
The 'ed' sentence
Use the ed version of the verb e.g to jog - jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentence.
Remember the rule: When you finish your ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some -ed words - frustrated, surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, enthralled.
Examples - Determined to win, Tony pushed himself the last metres of the sprint.
Frustrated by the ongoing rain, I stared out the window.
My examples of the 'ed' sentences.
Surprised that I passed in my Maths.
Frustrated by the work, that made me stressed about it.
Excited to talk to my best friend, I rushed to grab my phone.
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