The way you begin a sentence is crucial. Selecting the right word will guide your reader through your work and show them what they can expect from the rest of the sentence.
These sentence starters will help you introduce, expand on, or illustrate ideas. Look at the example sentence next to each sentence starter to see it used in context.
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additionally |
Additionally, using a spellchecker will help you find spelling mistakes.
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again |
Again, it's important to spell words correctly to make your writing look professional.
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along with |
Along with grammar, spelling is a key part of using language correctly.
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another reason |
Another reason to focus on spelling is that mistakes can confuse your readers.
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as an example |
As an example, let's look at the difference between the words ‘affect’ and ‘effect’.
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as well as |
As well as grammar, spelling is a key part of using language correctly.
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correspondingly |
Correspondingly, getting words wrong can make your readers confused.
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coupled with |
Coupled with using a wide range of vocabulary, correct spelling makes your writing better.
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for example |
For example, ‘accommodation’ has two 'c's and two 'm's.
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for instance |
For instance, the word ‘necessary’ can be a tricky word to spell.
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furthermore |
Furthermore, correct spelling is very important when you write.
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in addition to |
In addition to getting your grammar right, you need to spell words correctly.
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in addition |
In addition, watch out for words that sound the same but are spelled differently, like ‘there’, ‘their’, and ‘they’re’.
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in fact |
In fact, good spelling makes your writing clearer to read.
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indeed |
Indeed, English has many tricky spelling rules that can be hard even for native speakers.
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likewise |
Likewise, spelling correctly is important at school or work.
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moreover |
Moreover, when you spell words consistently, it shows you pay attention to detail.
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one other thing |
One other thing to remember is that using a dictionary can help you get better at spelling.
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similarly |
Similarly, spelling mistakes can make your writing difficult to follow.
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whereas |
Whereas some languages have easier spelling rules, English can be tough.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Handwriting worksheets: 20 Sentence Starters to Help You Introduce, Expand, and Illustrate Ide
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