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MENU EXIT Sentence Beginnings Wordiness When too many sentences in a paragraph begin the same way, the writing will be dull and monotonous. Continue… PREVIOUS MENU EXIT Sentence Beginnings Wordiness When too many sentences in a paragraph begin the same way, the writing will be dull and monotonous. All of these sentences begin with a subject and verb. Identify these words in each sentence. Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most successful writers of the Harlem Renaissance period. She wrote plays, novels, and essays that were enthusiastically received. She died in poverty despite her talent. Click to see the answer PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence When too many sentences in a paragraph begin the same way, the writing will be dull and monotonous. All of these sentences begin with a subject and verb. Identify these words in each sentence. Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most successful writers of the Harlem Renaissance period. She wrote plays, novels, and essays that were enthusiastically received. She died in poverty despite her talent. Click to see a revision PREVIOUS MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence When too many sentences in a paragraph begin the same way, the writing will be dull and monotonous. Such monotonous writing can be improved by varying the beginnings of some sentences. ORIGINAL Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most successful writers of the Harlem Renaissance period. She wrote plays, novels, and essays that were enthusiastically received. She died in poverty despite her talent. REVISED Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most successful writers of the Harlem Renaissance period. Even though she wrote plays, novels, and essays that were enthusiastically received, she died in poverty despite her talent. Next EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Use the following strategies for varying the way your sentences begin. Click on the strategy you want to explore. MENU • Start a sentence with a phrase • Start a sentence with a single word • Start a sentence with a subordinate clause EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases A phrase at the beginning of a sentence can add both variety and extra detail. These phrases may also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas or show a sequence. • Despite the periodic drizzle, we decided to go hiking anyway. • Approaching cautiously, the trainer could see the wild look in the horse’s eyes. • To hear him tell the story, you would think he was blameless. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases A phrase at the beginning of a sentence can add both variety and extra detail. These phrases may also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas or show a sequence. • Despite the periodic drizzle, we decided to go hiking anyway. • Approaching cautiously, the trainer could see the wild look in the horse’s eyes. • To hear him tell the story, you would think he was blameless. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases A phrase at the beginning of a sentence can add both variety and extra detail. These phrases may also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas or show a sequence. • Despite the periodic drizzle, we decided to go hiking anyway. • Approaching cautiously, the trainer could see the wild look in the horse’s eyes. • To hear him tell the story, you would think he was blameless. Next EXIT PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Which idea in the following paragraph could be changed into a phrase? Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. They are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type. They are broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Click to see the idea PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases To vary these sentences, change one of these ideas into a phrase. Which idea could be changed into a phrase? Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. They are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type. They are broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Click to see a revision MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases To vary these sentences, change one of these ideas into a phrase. Which idea could be changed into a phrase? Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. They are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type. They are broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases He Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. They are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type.. They are broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. They are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type. They are broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. After They being are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type., they Theyare broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. After They being are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type., they Theyare broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. After They being are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type., they Theyare broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. EXIT PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Phrases Linking the last two sentences with a phrase helps to emphasize the sequence of the processing procedure and breaks up the monotony of the sentences. Blood donations must be processed carefully before they can be used. After They being are tested for infectious diseases and identified by blood type., they Theyare broken down into parts, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Menu MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Single Words A single word at the beginning of a sentence can add variety to a paragraph and change the rhythm of the sentences. • No, he would not—could not—turn back now. • Exhilarated, the swimmer burst through the surface of the pond. • Irate, she demanded to know why he was so late. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Single Words A single word at the beginning of a sentence can add variety to a paragraph and change the rhythm of the sentences. • No, he would not—could not—turn back now. • Exhilarated, the swimmer burst through the surface of the pond. • Irate, she demanded to know why he was so late. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Single Words A single word at the beginning of a sentence can add variety to a paragraph and change the rhythm of the sentences. • No, he would not—could not—turn back now. • Exhilarated, the swimmer burst through the surface of the pond. • Irate, she demanded to know why he was so late. Next EXIT PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Single Words Where could adding a single word add variety to this paragraph? Their conversation was hushed and urgent. Their heads were bent close together. They dropped their voices even lower when the waiter walked by. Click to see a revision PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Single Words The addition of the word changes the rhythm of the sentences and adds interest by describing the couple’s mood. Their conversation was hushed and urgent. Their heads were bent close together. Secretively, they dropped their voices even lower when the waiter walked by. Menu MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses Beginning with a subordinate clause not only adds variety, it can also emphasize an important idea or stress the sequence of events. Clauses can also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas. • After the child lurched and stumbled over the cat, she righted herself and tottered to her mother. • Whenever instructions say “minimal assembly required,” it means you will be putting the object together for hours. • Although Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, most of them were published after her death. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses Beginning with a subordinate clause not only adds variety, it can also emphasize an important idea or stress the sequence of events. Clauses can also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas. • After the child lurched and stumbled over the cat, she righted herself and tottered to her mother. • Whenever instructions say “minimal assembly required,” it means you will be putting the object together for hours. • Although Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, most of them were published after her death. EXIT MENU WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses Beginning with a subordinate clause not only adds variety, it can also emphasize an important idea or stress the sequence of events. Clauses can also function as transitions, helping to connect ideas. i • After the child lurched and stumbled over the cat, she righted herself and tottered to her mother. • Whenever instructions say “minimal assembly required,” it means you will be putting the object together for hours. • Although Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, most of them were published after her death. Next EXIT PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses Which of these sentences could be changed to include a subordinate clause? It is important to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They help fortify the immune system. They contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for a balanced diet. Click to see the sentence PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses Which of these sentences could be changed to include a subordinate clause? It is important to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They help fortify the immune system. They contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for a balanced diet. Click to see a revision PREVIOUS MENU EXIT WordinessBeginnings Sentence Subordinate Clauses ORIGINAL It is important to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They help fortify the immune system. They contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for a balanced diet. REVISED It is important to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Besides helping to fortify the immune system, they contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for a balanced diet. Menu