they are ways to 'sassy your writing. they are...
-
Two Adjective Beginning·
Tall, handsome lifeguards flirt wildly with the pretty girls.
·
Rickety and dilapidated, the old school house didn't have a chance in an earthquake.
"-ing" at the Beginning- Running like the wind , Forest Gump made national headline news.
- Saving the best for last, Lisa finally ate her Reese's peanut butter cup.
"-ing" at the End- He trudged along the hot desert for days, wishing he had brought more water.
- Sally gave the homeless man all the money she had, hoping that her small act of kindness might bring him some comfort.
"-ly" at the Beginning- Cheerfully, she answered the phone for her mother.
- Slowly opening the door, the mother tried not to wake the child.
Informative Interrupters- The fish, a slimy mass of flesh, felt the alligator's giant teeth sink into him as he struggled to swim away.
- The child, face covered with chocolate doughnut, asked his mother if he could have some milk.
Balanced Sentences- He goes out onto the baseball field, spins around second base, and looks back at the academy.
- Choosing a Christmas tree, putting up Christmas lights, and baking Christmas cookies are all included in my December traditions.
Dependent Clauses- Because it rained, the garden party was postponed.
- Since the road construction is complete, Jim can make it home in only ten minutes.