Please write a sentence that starts with a verb that ends in "ing."
1. Write a clause that starts with a verb ending in "ing." a. Tossing his backpack on his bed, b. Sitting at his desk,
2. Then write a complete sentence describing what is going on while the clause is taking place. a. Ryan reached for his HomeEd diary. b. Josh daydreamed about his upcoming vacation to Bali.
*Remember, sentences that start with a clause need a comma.
EXAMPLES (Below is how your entry should look.) Mr. Kimzey Tossing his backpack on his bed, Ryan reached for his HomeEd diary.
Ms. Aishah Sitting at his desk, Josh daydreamed about his upcoming vacation to Bali. |
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Richard
Eating his cookie, Aman thought about what prank to put on Mr. Kimzey, our awsome class teacher, on Thursday.
Aman
Observing John, Aman, a very artistic boy, was busy drawing him like how Leonardo Da Vinci drew the Mona Lisa.
Brendan
Eating his cheesy waffle, Brendan was sitting on Richard, his friend, who was calling himself a looser.
Robert
Laying her weary head on her pillow, my sister, Kate, wet the bed for the second time in a row.
Maya Anjulie Throwing her stuffed animal on the floor, Ishira burst out of the room screaming with joy.
Lydia
Writing a story, Sammy, my friend, was eating a cookie.
Michael
Lying on his bed, John, a tall boy, was reading, “The Lightning Thief”.
Lauren
Running to the park, I was talking to my friend Ishira.
Drishti
Waving at her friend, Lauren wildly picked her nose.
Meghana Burping with all his might, Thomas scared his sister out of his room. Ryan
Spirinting across the shooting range, Conrad, my best friend who is very good at Halo3, hit his target.
Ji Sue Sprinting like the fastest runner, Maya, a kind person, loved the fresh air blowing on her face.Anne
Shivering with fear, Josh huddled under his pink blanket because he wanted his mommy.
Ishira
Staring at her sister, Drishti ate all of the popcorn that she got from school.DemetriShooting a gun,Danial was playing Halo 3 with Micheal.NinaChewing up the sofa, Lydia’s dog growled at her for leaving him alone in the house.
Danial
Working his heart off, Danial skated like Patrick Elias, on the ice rink.
Liam Chewing the back of his pencil, Aman, my first-class friend, pondered what to write. John
Smeling Josh's butt , Mr. Kimzey ate a chunk of cheese.
Josh
Sleeping in her chair, Anne, the worlds most sleep deprived kid, dreampt about skipping in a field of poppies.
Josh
Sleeping in her chair, Anne, the worlds most sleep deprived kid, dreamt about skipping in a field of poppies.
Thomas
Chuckling sheepishly, Mr. Kimzey, Thomas’ extremely old classroom teacher, unloaded, and he released an unbelievably loud fart.
Meredith
Laying down on her bed, Lydia said," Today was a big day".