Use action verbs

Learning Objectives Define an action verb as a 'doing' word. Identify action verbs in sentences with 80% accuracy. Differentiate between an action verb and a noun. Replace a weak verb (like 'is' or 'went') with a strong, descriptive action verb. Use a variety of action verbs to write their own complete sentences. Write a short paragraph that uses at least three different strong action verbs. What if your favorite superhero just *was* on a building instead of *leaping* over it? 🦸‍♂️ Action verbs give your sentences superpowers! In this lesson, you will learn all about action verbs, which are words that show what someone or something is doing. Using strong action verbs will make your stories and sentences more exciting and clear for your readers...

TermDefinitionExample Action VerbA word that shows an action. It tells what the subject of the sentence is doing.The dog **runs** across the yard. (The action is 'runs'.) SubjectThe person, place, or thing that is doing the action in a sentence.In the sentence 'The **girl** throws the ball,' the 'girl' is the subject. Strong VerbAn action verb that is very specific and creates a clear picture in the reader's mind.Instead of 'The man walked,' you could say 'The man **stomped**,' which creates a better picture. Weak VerbA verb that is not very descriptive and doesn't create a clear picture. Words like 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'went,' and 'got' are often weak.The sentence 'The food w...

Every Sentence Needs an Action A complete sentence must have a subject (who or what) and a verb (the action). This is the most important rule for making a real sentence. Without a verb, you just have a group of words, not a complete thought. Always check to see if someone or something is DOING something. Match the Subject and the Verb If the subject is one thing (singular), the verb often ends in -s. If the subject is more than one (plural), the verb usually does not end in -s. This helps your sentences sound correct. For example, we say 'The bird **sings**' (one bird), but 'The birds **sing**' (many birds). Choose Strong Verbs Whenever you can, replace a weak, boring verb with a strong, exciting one. This is how you make your writing fun to read....