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Monday 21 June 2021

Write that essay sentences #2

The ‘W’ Sentence:

Try starting the sentence with a ‘W word. These sentences make your work sound thoughtful and knowledgeable. 

Remember the rule- not ever ‘w’ word works as a sentence starter. Remember to put your comma in when the parts of the sentence affected why your ‘w’ are finished


Some ‘w’ words  you can use- who, while, whereas, when, where, what, whilst, with


Examples:

Whilst the teacher was talking, the students were pretending to listen. 

With a majority of votes, Hitler seized power in Germany.

When the bell rings we run to leave the class

When Mrs was talking, everyone shut up. Whilst Rhys was talking everyone else was going to lunch.

The ‘ing’ Sentence:
Try starting the sentence with the ‘ing’ form of the verb. 
Remember the rule- when you have finished your -ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence. 

Some ‘ing’ words  you can use- listening, watching, running, reciting, realising, emerging, grasping, speaking, analysing, signaling, exposing

Examples:
Realising the danger, people fled from the cities. 
Shaking away the nerves, he walked towards the microphone.
Emerging from the water, the swimmer was greeted with cheers.

Listening to the radio, Rhys danced to the song. Running the track, Levi was board.

The ‘ed’ Sentence:
Try starting the sentence with the ‘ed’ form of the verb. It makes for a punchy start to the sentence 
Remember the rule- when you have finished your -ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence. 

Some ‘ed’ words  you can use- surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, enthralled

Examples:
Determined to win, Tony pushed himself harder in the last meters of the sprint.
Concerned for the well being of others, the Prime Minister passed new laws. 


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