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Verbs 2
Verbs are 'doing words' e.g. run, running, ran
By varying the verbs you use you can make your writing more interesting!
Now you try
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Complete the table below, suggesting different verbs you could use.
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In the third column say how this verb is different to the original. For example, 'hurried' is similar to 'walked' but perhaps suggests someone not only walking but walking quickly.
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Alternative verb |
Difference in meaning |
Walked |
Hurried
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Rambled
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Said |
Muttered |
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Mumbled |
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Hide |
Take cover |
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Disguise |
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Creep
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Sneak |
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Slither
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