The Simple Sentence...
Simple sentences begin with the subject of the sentence (e.g he, she, it, they, I, someone's name, or a place).
Example; The United Nations was founded In 1945.
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The Battle Of Britain started in the 1940s.
The Very Short Sentence...
The very short sentence IS one of the most powerful sentence styles ever developed. Immediately, it grabs your attention.
The rule: five words or fewer.
Example; War was Imminent.
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No turning back.
The Power Sentence...
If you find you waffle a bit, try the power sentence. Begin your paragraph with a power sentence of 12 words or fewer. Get straight to the point.
Example; Nelson Mandela's legacy IS something South Africa will never forget.
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Joe Biden is now the president of the United States.
Red, White, and Blue...
Use the red, white, and blue sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.
Example; The Earth's key resources are clean air, fresh water, and natural environments.
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The Earth's beaches are filled with glass, plastic and wrappers.
The Adverb Start...
Start a sentence with an adverb, as it adds interest and intrigue. Remember the rule: when you start your sentence with an adverb, place a comma after the adverb then write the rest of the sentence.
Example; Curiously, the film was not shown to the public until 2010.
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Quickly, the mouse ran across the room.
Begin With a Preposition...
Try starting your sentence with a preposition. Prepositions are little words indicating movement or position.
Example; In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground off the coast of Alaska.
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Behind the wall laid a mystery no one could solve.
The ING-Start...
Try starting a sentence with the -ing form of a verb. The rule: when you have finished your -ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Example; Wanting to see peace restored, the UN sent troops to West Africa.
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Holding on for dear life, the plane struck turbulence.
The ED-Start...
Try starting a sentence with the —ed form of the verb. It makes for a punchy opening to the sentence.
Example; Committed to improving their routine, the dancers trained up to 10 hours each day.
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Pushed into the limelight, the audience applauded.
The Semi-Colon...
When you have two independent clauses (two mini-sentences) joined by a conjunction (e.g. and, but), you can remove the conjunction and replace it with a semi-colon.
Example: Her entry was a dramatic start to the play; her exit came far too soon.
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He took too long to hand in his form; the forms had already been collected.
The Em-Dash...
The em-dash in English is the long dash. Use the long dash to drop a phrase in a sentence that is at complete odds with the flow of the sentence—way out there—but which adds colour and interest.
Example; The Volkswagen Beetle—brilliantly affordable—has remained popular all over the world.
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The pushup race -easy for some- only lasted two minutes.
The W-Start Sentence...
Try beginning a sentence with a W-word. Here are some: who, while, when, where, what, whereas. The W-start makes writing sound thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Example; When the baking was completed, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly.
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When Dora went exploring, she couldn't pick a path.
Explore The Subject...
Accomplished writers use this sentence style. The rule: begin your sentence with the subject then place a comma. Say something interesting about the subject. Place another comma. Then, finish your sentence.
Example; Henry Smith, who was well known for his position against bribery, decided to stand for mayor.
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Adolf Hitler, who was known for his horrible actions in history, started unnecessary wars in WW2.
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