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Modal Verbs
Students learn that modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would) sit before a main verb and change its force:…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 17 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
WorksheetYear 7Level 2 · Standard
Free Year 7 Precise Verbs: Choosing the Best Word Worksheet
Students learn that one precise verb often says more than a general verb with an adverb, such as trudged instead of walked slowly and heavily. They replace verb-and-adverb pairs with exact verbs, choose verbs that match the mood of a sentence, swap general verbs such as went, made and looked for precise ones and revise a short paragraph with stronger verbs.
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- Year
- Year 7
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Verbs & Tenses
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 25 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Questions
- 15
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practise
- replacing a verb and adverb with one precise verb
- choosing verbs to suit the mood
- replacing general verbs with precise verbs
- revising writing for stronger verbs
Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
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How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 7 students (typically ages 11–12) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 25 minutes for 15 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Year 7 Verb Tenses: Past, Present and Future Worksheet — Level 1.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 7 · English · Verbs & TensesPrecise Verbs: Choosing the Best Word
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Ask: can one exact verb replace a general verb and an adverb?
Part A: One verb instead of two words
A precise verb can do the job of a verb and an adverb together. Circle the verb that means the same as the words in bold.
1.The tired hikers walked slowly and heavily up the hill.
- Atrudged
- Bskipped
- Craced
- Dtiptoed
2.The hungry boy ate his dinner very quickly.
- Agobbled his dinner
- Bnibbled his dinner
- Ctasted his dinner
- Dshared his dinner
3.The baby cried loudly all night.
- Awailed
- Bwhimpered
- Cgiggled
- Dhummed
4.The mouse ran quickly into its hole.
- Ascurried
- Bstrolled
- Ccrawled
- Dwandered
5.Max looked quickly at the clock.
- Aglanced
- Bstared
- Cgazed
- Dsquinted
6.The door closed loudly behind her.
- Aslammed
- Bclicked
- Ccreaked
- Ddrifted
Part B: Match the mood
Precise verbs can show how a character feels. Circle the verb that best fits the mood of the sentence.
7.The happy puppy (answer space) across the lawn to greet us.
- Abounded
- Blimped
- Ccrept
- Dstaggered
8.Scared of being seen, the thief (answer space) past the guard.
- Acrept
- Bmarched
- Cstomped
- Ddanced
9.The angry customer (answer space) out of the shop.
- Astormed
- Bfloated
- Ctiptoed
- Dwandered
10.Exhausted after the race, the runner (answer space) onto the grass.
- Acollapsed
- Bleaped
- Csprinted
- Dbounced
Part C: Replace the general verb
Write a more precise verb to replace the general verb in bold.
11.The wind moved the leaves across the road. (answer space)
12.The chef made a delicious soup. (answer space)
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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