Sentence Starters and Their Functions

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using sentence starters in English essays. It categorizes sentence starters by their function, such as introduction, conclusion, emphasis, cause and result, and more. The tutorial aims to help learners use these phrases to improve their essay writing by focusing on content rather than mechanics.

Why are sentence starters important in essay writing?

• They make essays more colorful.

• They help structure thoughts and ideas.

• They make essays longer.

• They are required by grammar rules.

Which of the following is a cause and result sentence starter?

• Firstly

• For example

• In conclusion

• As a result

Which sentence starter is used to show a result?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• For example

• Therefore

Which sentence starter is used to show a cause?

• Because

• Moreover

• For example

• In conclusion

What is a common pattern in English essays regarding sentence starters?

• They are always at the end of a sentence.

• They are used to begin sentences.

• They are used in the middle of sentences.

• They are not used in essays.

Which of the following is an introduction sentence starter?

• On the other hand

• In this essay

• To sum up

• For instance

What is the purpose of conclusion sentence starters?

• To introduce new ideas

• To emphasize a point

• To summarize and conclude points

• To compare different ideas

Which sentence starter is used to introduce a conclusion?

• In conclusion

• For instance

• Moreover

• As a result

Which sentence starter is used to emphasize a point?

• However

• Perhaps

• Above all

• For example

Which sentence starter is used to emphasize a usual occurrence?

• Perhaps

• As usual

• For example

• In comparison