Here's one sample paragraph. yours, of course, will be very different. my accident changed my life. it happened one night last may. i was driving on givens lane, just past the chicken farm. it had rained, the road was slick, and i was driving too fast. suddenly, a truck pulled out in front of me. i slammed on the brakes, but i did not stop in time. my ford crashed into the rear of the truck. fortunately, i was wearing my seat belt. neither the truck driver nor i was hurt, but the accident heavily damaged my car. since that night, i pay careful attention to road conditions. i have learned that an accident happens in a heartbeat. action verbs: changed, happened, driving, rained, driving, pulled, slammed, stop, crashed, wearing, damaged, pay, learned, happens verbs: was, had, was, did, was, have