Children swap plain verbs such as went, said and ate for precise verbs that show exactly how something happened: tiptoed, yelled, gobbled. They choose the verb that matches a meaning, match precise verbs to their definitions, improve sentences and rewrite a sentence in two different ways.
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Completed: Choosing Precise Verbs
3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
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About 15 minutes for 11 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try 3rd Grade Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 1.
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Picture the action. Which verb shows it best?
A precise verb shows exactly how something happens. Circle the verb that fits the meaning.
Replace the plain verb in bold with a precise verb from the box: raced, munched, peeked, slammed. Use each one once.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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Choose the verb that agrees with the subject: is or are, was or were, has or have, and tricky subjects like 'the box of pencils' and…
Decide whether a sentence is in the past, present or future tense, and choose the verb that matches a time word like yesterday, now or…
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