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Eliminate Weak Verb-Adverb Combinations
Encourage your writers to use sob instead of cry loudly to trade in adverbs for strong verbs. Improve your middle and high schoolers' writing with this humorously written instructional activity which demonstrates how to remove excessive...
Curated OER
Quiz 9A: Using "But"
In this comparisons activity, students compete 10 sentences by using adjectives to describe two unlike things. Students then complete 8 sentences with the appropriate verb, affirmative or negative.
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Writing with Strong Verbs
Students use strong verbs in their writing. In this verbs in writing lesson, students locate the verbs in their writing, then identify the verbs that are weak and make revisions.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Subject Verb Agreement Practice 3
This practice exercise challenges student understanding of subject-verb agreement. Students select the correct verb to complete each sentence. Submit answers for instant feedback on responses.