Transcript How to Turn Weak Verbs into Strong Verbs…

How to Turn Weak Verbs into
Strong Verbs…
Change Verb Phrases to Single
Word Action Verbs
(you may need to revise progressive
tenses to past or present tense)
WEAK: They were panicking as they were
leaving the school during the fire alarm.
STRONG: Students panicked when they left
the school during the fire alarm.
Change Passive Verbs to Active
Verbs
(you may have to add a new subject)
WEAK: My car is covered with grime.
STONG: The mechanic covered my
car with grime.
Change Linking Verbs to Action
Verbs
(you may need to rethink the
sentence and add new info)
WEAK: Tom and Betty are my neighbors.
They are 85 years old.
STRONG: Tom and Betty, my 85-year-old
neighbors, own too many lawn ornaments.
Use Specific Verbs
(you may need to think about what
you really want to say as there are
so many options)
WEAK: I have three dogs.
STRONG: I care for three dogs.
STRONG: I own three dogs.
STRONG: I enjoy living with three dogs.