The ed sentence
Try starting your sentence with the -ed form of the verb.It makes for a punchy start to a sentence.
remember the rule:When you have finished your -ed phase,place a comma,then write the rest of the sentence.
Some-ed words:Surprised,exited,angered,possess,committed,electrified,undaunted,overpowered,concerned,delighted,enthralled.
Example:Determined to win,Tony pushed himself in the last meters of the sprint.
concerned for the well being of others, the Prime Minister passed new laws.
Horrified by the gore,I turned away from the screen.
My examples:
Determined,Alex forced himself to the limit.
Pleased of the students,the teacher gave out chocolates.
Overpowered,The villain destroyed the city.
Horrified,the students all ran out of class.
The Power sentence
If you waffle a lot in you writing,try using a power sentence.Begin your paragraph with a power sentence of 12 words or less.Get straight to the point.
Example:
Money is the root of all evil.(7)
What is right isn't always popular.(6)
treat people the way you want to be treated.(9)
money isn't everything in life.(5)