EXERCISE 26.2 Revising: Varied Sentence Beginnings

EXERCISE 26.2 Revising: Varied sentence beginnings

Follow the instructions in parentheses to revise each group of sentences below: either create a single sentence that begins with an adverb or adjective modifier, or make one sentence begin with an appropriate connector.

Example:

The Seabird took first place. It moved quickly in the wind. (One sentence with adjective modifier beginning moving.)

Moving quickly in the wind, the Seabird took first place.

1.  Some people are champion procrastinators. They seldom complete their work on time. (Two sentences with transitional expression.)

2.  Procrastinators may fear criticism. They may fear rejection. They will delay completing an assignment. (One sentence with adverb modifier beginning if.)

3.  Procrastinators often desire to please a boss or a teacher. They fear failure so much that they cannot do the work. (Two sentences with coordinating conjunction.)

4.  Procrastination seems a hopeless habit. It is conquerable. (One sentence with adverb modifier beginning although.)

5.  Teachers or employers can be helpful. They can encourage procrastinators. They can give procrastinators the confidence to do good work on time. (One sentence with adjective modifier beginning helpfully encouraging.)

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