Sentences: Adding Details

Details make your writing clearer and more interesting. Descriptive adjectives and
adverbs are useful details. You can also use phrases and clauses that give more
information about your topic. Compare the example sentences to get an idea of the
difference a few details can make.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Maria has a dog.

My friend Maria has a golden retriever whose fur is the same beautiful colour as
her own hair.

A. Try your hand at adding details to make these boring sentences more interesting.
1. Dan got a haircut today.
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2. Maureen ordered a sandwich for lunch.
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3. Jacks grandfather gave him a car.
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4. Barbara wore an interesting outfit to the club.
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5. Roger inherited a desk from his aunt.
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6. Janice prepared dessert for her family.
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7. Wesley is taking karate lessons.
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8. Sylvia painted her bedroom.
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9. Jacob gave a speech.
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10. Antoinette makes necklaces.
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