(7)s

(7) OPENER DESCRIPTION 

A (7) is an "ed OPENER." That means the first word should be an adjective that ends in "ed."

There’s one simple and clear rule for adjectives that end in –ed. This ending is only used when you are describing a feeling or emotion.

Think of how a person, an animal, or personified thing feels. The "ed word" is that descriptive word.

Do not start with a past tense verb.

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(7) OPENER "HOW TO"

•  (7)s start with a dependent clause or phrase followed by a comma.

•  Whoever or whatever is FEELING the "ed word" should be named immediately after the comma.

•  What comes after the comma should be an independent clause -- that means it should be able to stand alone as a sentence on its own.

•  Both parts of the sentence must be happening at the same time.

EXAMPLES:

(7)Worried about her grades, Hermione studied with laser focus.

(7)Unsettled by the howling wolves in the distance, the baby lamb nestled closer to its mother.

LET'S BREAK IT DOWN:

Start with a dependent clause or phrase followed by a comma.

Worried about her grades,

Whoever or whatever is FEELING the "ed word" should be named immediately after the comma.

Hermione

What comes after the comma should be an independent clause -- that means it should be able to stand alone as a sentence on its own.

Hermione studied with laser focus.

Both parts of the sentence must be happening at the same time.

Hermione is worried . . . and, at the same time . . . . she studied with laser focus

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 (7) or "ed word" partial LIST:

• Alarmed 
• Aggravated 
• Amused
• Angered
• Annoyed
• Astonished 
• Astounded 
• Befuddled
• Bewitched
• Bored 
• Captivated 
• Challenged 
• Charmed 
• Chilled
• Comforted 
• Confused 
• Convinced 
• Depressed 
• Disappointed 
• Discouraged 
• Disgusted 
• Distressed 
• Disturbed 
• Elated
• Embarrassed 
• Encouraged 
• Entertained 
• Excited 
• Exhausted 
• Fascinated 
• Frightened 
• Frustrated 
• Fulfilled 
• Gratified 
• Inspired 
• Insulted 
• Interested 
• Moved 
• Overjoyed
• Overwhelmed 
• Perplexed 
• Pleased 
• Relaxed 
• Relieved 
• Saddened
• Satisfied 
• Shocked 
• Sickened 
• Soothed 
• Surprised 
• Tempted 
• Terrified 
• Threatened 
• Thrilled 
• Tired 
• Touched 
• Troubled 
• Unsettled 
• Worried 

VARSITY INFO:

Yes, it is possible to create a (7) with a past tense verb.

EXAMPLE:  (7-v) Nestled under the blankets, we slept soundly all night.

BUT! For us, a (7) opener is as much about understanding what part of speech you are using as 

it is about the correct syntax.

A (7) opener should typically be created with an adjective as your "ed" word.

The exception to the rule:

IF you use a past tense verb as your (7), you must indicate it properly : (7-v). That shows me that you understand the part of speech and what you have created. 

AND

It must not sound like Yoda . . . . .  (7-v)Walked we did, to the store. 

Even if it is indicated correctly, it will be counted as incorrect. No  Yoda-speak  (aka: Yodish)!

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