Use the 'ing' version of the verb e.g to run-ing
Remember the rule: When you finish the you-ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some-ing words - listening watching running, realizing, emerging, grasping, speaking, eating.
Sentence examples-
- Listening to the two people talk, he heard them talk about him.
- Watching tv, his favorite tv show came on.
- Running away, he managed to escape the cops
- Moving the car, He crashed into another car
The 'ed' sentence
Use the 'ed' version of the verb e.g to jog-jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentence.
Remember the rule: When you finish the you-ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
'ed' words- Frustrated, concerned, Excited, determined, surprised, concerned, delighted, ended,
- Frustrated at the people, he shook his head
- Concerned about his family, he locked up the house.
- Delighted about his meal, he jumped up.
- Excited about his party, he invited all his friends.
- Committed to his learning, he sat by his self
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