: Re: What are these extra phrases added to the beginning of sentences called? I find that my students are using a lot of these phrases at the beginning of their sentences: First... First of all...

@Debbie451

Vote Up Vote Down

I would see these as transitions, bits which help move the reader smoothly from one thought (spread over one or several paragraphs) to the next.

I think presenting it that way will give your students a clear reason whether to use this literary tool:

Am I introducing a new thought?
Am I wrapping up the previous thought?

If not, then remove the phrase.

(0)

Login to post a comment!