Using Strong Verbs

							Using Strong Verbs

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       English
  Using Strong Verbs
• Purpose:
  – To replace weak, overused verbs
    with verbs that transmit that
    clear, colorful images in your
    mind.
                       Using Strong Verbs
Revision Tips
1. Underline the     Before Examples
   verbs.            • The boy went across the room
2. Brainstorm a        toward the tray of chocolates.
   mini-list of
   strong verbs
   that might be     • Sheila goes to her
   more effective.
                       grandmother’s house after
3. Choose the
                       school.
   verb that best
   expresses
   your ideas and
   creates a         • Out starving girl-scout troop
   powerful            went to the cafeteria.
   mental image
                       Brainstorm Box
Use a
Thesaurus     • went:
to help you
find more
exciting
verbs.
              • goes:




              • told
  Using Strong Verbs
• After examples:
  – The boy went across the room toward
    the tray of chocolates.
  – The boy crept across the room toward
    the tray of chocolates.
  – Sheila goes to her grandmother’s
    house after school.
  – Sheila pedals her bike to her
    grandmother’s house after school.
  – Out starving girl-scout troop went to the
    cafeteria.
  – Our starving girl-scout troop charged
    into the cafeteria.