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
- Complete the table below, suggesting different verbs you could use.
- 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.
|
Original verb |
Alternative verb |
Difference in meaning |
| Walked | Hurried | |
| Rambled | ||
| Said | Muttered | |
| Mumbled | ||
| Hide | Take cover | |
| Disguise | ||
| Creep | Sneak | |
| Slither | ||