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Creativity / Descriptive writing / Grade 4 / cd401

Revise with Precise Verbs

Choose verbs that communicate a specific action or tone.

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Decide exactly how the action happens. Replace a broad verb with a precise one that fits the scene. Stronger does not always mean louder or more dramatic.

Worked example

'Mara went across the icy path' could become 'Mara tiptoed across the icy path' if careful, small steps are intended. 'Charged' would change that meaning.

1. Which verb best shows moving quietly past a sleeping character? Stomped Crept Thundered

2. Which revision best conveys a sudden loud announcement? He whispered the news He thought about the news He shouted the news across the yard

3. Which verb best shows hands shaking from nervousness? Trembled Measured Shone

4. Replace 'The stream moved over the rocks' to suggest lively small splashes. The stream waited over the rocks The stream splashed over the rocks The stream slept over the rocks

5. What should guide a precise verb choice? Always choose the longest word Always choose the loudest action The action and meaning intended in the scene

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