Can you use a connective to start a sentence?
Children in Key Stage 2 are also expected to use connectives at the start of sentences or paragraphs in order to signal the passing of time. For example: I ran as fast as I could from the witch. I was completely breathless, and my legs ached terribly, but I continued to run.
What are examples of connective words?
Connectives can be conjunctions (eg but, when, because) or connecting adverbs (eg however, then, therefore). Commas are often used to mark off connecting adverbs or adverbial phrases or clauses: First of all, I want to say … I didn’t think much of the film.
What is sentence starter example?
Example: Using Transition Words to Indicate Sequence/Order of Events
| generally… furthermore… finally | during |
|---|---|
| in the first place… also… lastly | earlier |
| to be sure… additionally… lastly | eventually |
| first… just in the same way… finally | finally |
| basically… similarly… as well as | first of all |
What is a connective sentence starter?
firstly, secondly, finally, in the first place.. to begin with… on top of this… in addition to this.. more importantly… …as well as.. furthermore, another.. not only…but also… before… Emphasising.
How do you use the word connective in a sentence?
Connective sentence example
- The coils and branches of the tube are packed by connective tissue and blood spaces.
- 2, Older flower,with connective drawn back, and elongated style.
What are the dress ups?
Dress-Ups give style to your writing and keep the reader engaged. They add color and mental pictures to writing. An adjective adds meaning to a noun. By using quality adjectives, good writers avoid these boring, overused, banned adjectives: good, bad, interesting, pretty, nice, ugly, mean, big, small, a lot.