Starters for 10 Use an adverb… Slowly, Quickly, Calmly, Sadly, Use a an -ing clause Rushing across the road,……… Glancing up,……… Running………..,…………. Hoping…………,…………… Use a verb with -ed or an -ed clause Amazed,……… Winded,……… Surprised by the bang,…………. Worried by the wind,…………… Use a simile Like a fish,……… Like sea defences,……… Like a butterfly,…………. Like ……….,………………. Use a connective While………,……… Fortunately,……… As soon as………..,…………. Meanwhile,………………. Use a preposition above - across - after - at - before - behind - below - beneath beside - between - by - down - for - from - inside - in - near of - off - over - through - to -towards - under - up - with Above the clouds,…………. Through the door,………………. Behind the post,……………….