Strong Verbs

I got mad and _______________ off.

• stormed

• walked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What's the verb that means "to stress/highlight something"?

• enroll

• exhibit

• emphasize

• empower

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of these is a MORE effective use of verbs?

• Prefer active verb constructions over passive ones

• Prefer passive verb constructions over active ones

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of these sentences use a stronger verb?

• While maintaining the machine, he gets quite dirty.

• He maintains the machine regularly.

Which of these sentences uses a stronger verb?

• She writes reports frequently.

• The report was written by her.

Which of these sentences uses a stronger verb?

• A) She quickly ran to the store.

• B) She went to the store quickly.

What is a strong verb for 'look'?

• A) Glance

• B) Stare

• C) See

• D) Gaze

Choose the sentence with the stronger verb.

• A) He said the speech with confidence.

• B) He delivered the speech with confidence.

Which verb is stronger in this context: 'The dog _______ the bone.'

• A) Took

• B) Grabbed

• C) Got

• D) Had

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the sentence with a strong verb.

• A) The cat sat on the mat.

• B) The cat lounged on the mat.