MAKE YOUR WRITING INTERESTING
TEN WAYS TO VARY YOUR SENTENCES AND SENTENCE STARTERS
1. Connective: however, firstly, subsequently, consequently, undoubtedly, therefore, etc
However, my hands shook in anticipation
2. Adverb (ly): calmly, quietly, aggressively, joyfully, etc
Cautiously, I opened the door.
3. Verb (ing): running, swimming, feeling, knowing, understanding etc
Creeping down the hallway, I whispered a silent prayer.
Having been brought up to respect my parents, I was surprised she was so rude.
4. List 2 or more adjectives or phrases: bold, small, colossal, terrified, confident, imprisoned,
intelligent, vulnerable, cruel, bitter, generous etc
Confident and strong, he moved towards the burning building.
Pleased to see her friend, encouraged by the cheering, feeling uplifted, the woman realised
that she would finally finish the race.
5. Title word or important word followed by a colon: : a colon is used to introduce an
idea/ topic or to indicate that an explanation is to follow
Ghosts: white figures that hang around in shadows.
The Dungeons: a place I had managed to keep away from- until now.
6. Preposition to show place and/or time: above me, below me, inside, outside, in, out, on,
off, in front of me, behind, in the distance; after break, at midnight, before school
In front of me were frightening pictures of murky figures.
In the distance, I could hear the gentle lapping of the waves.
After school, the students ran home.
7. ‘Even though’ or ‘until’ subordinate clause:
Even though I was nervous, I strode confidently onto the stage.
Until I knew the facts, I was going to remain silent.
8. Conditional: ‘if’
If I had left with my friends, I would have missed the spectacular display of shooting stars.
9. Question: ?
How many more miles were there to go?
Who would I turn to now for help?
Where is it?
10. Imperative verb: stand, sit, move, try, learn to…, expect etc !
Keep going!
Listen to what is being said!
Move out of the way!