Using Strong Verbs Date:_____________ English

Using Strong Verbs Purpose: –To replace weak, overused verbs with verbs that transmit that clear, colorful images in your mind.

Using Strong Verbs Before Examples The boy went across the room toward the tray of chocolates. Sheila goes to her grandmother’s house after school. Out starving girl-scout troop went to the cafeteria. Revision Tips 1.Underline the verbs. 2.Brainstorm a mini-list of strong verbs that might be more effective. 3.Choose the verb that best expresses your ideas and creates a powerful mental image

Brainstorm Box went: goes: told Use a Thesaurus to help you find more exciting verbs.

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.