IXL | Revise the sentence using a stronger verb

Read the sentence.

Jennifer tried to improve her stamina by walking or biking for at least an hour every day.

Now, revise the sentence to show that Jennifer tried with great effort and determination.

Jennifer

intended

to improve her stamina by walking or biking for at least an hour every day.

attempted

intended

strove

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question

Read the sentence.

When they heard the tsunami warning sirens, the students left the school and walked quickly toward higher ground.

Now, revise the sentence to show that the students withdrew in an orderly manner for safety.

When they heard the tsunami warning sirens, the students

evacuated

the school and walked quickly toward higher ground.

ditched

abandoned

evacuated

key idea

When you are writing, choose your verbs carefully. Strong verbs can make your writing more precise and descriptive.

For example, here is the same sentence with two different verbs:

The porcelain teacup broke after Carly accidentally dropped it on the floor.

The porcelain teacup shattered after Carly accidentally dropped it on the floor.

Both sentences tell you that the teacup was damaged, but the second sentence uses a stronger verb. Shattered tells you that the teacup broke into many

pieces.

solution

Evacuated,

ditched,

and abandoned can sometimes replace

left,

but only evacuated shows that the students withdrew in an orderly manner for

safety.

When they heard the tsunami warning sirens, the students evacuated the school and walked quickly toward higher ground.

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