Strong Verbs Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 13: Strong verbs · Set 317 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Show HOW): Spot the weak verb: went, ate, said, looked, walked, took. Ask HOW it was done: quietly? greedily? quickly? Choose the strong verb that means exactly that: tiptoed, gobbled, dashed.

1. 1.Which strong verb means “spoke in a low, grumpy voice”? (a) trudged (b) soared (c) muttered
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) had (b) wrote (c) scribbled
3. 3.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) sprinkled (b) dashed (c) soared
4. 4.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) giggled (b) clutched (c) tumbled
5. 5.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) sobbed (b) gobbled (c) staggered
6. 6.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) strolled (b) hurled (c) tossed
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) crawled (c) hurled
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) fell (b) went (c) plunged
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) went (b) walked (c) trudged
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) spoke (b) got (c) shouted
11. 11.Which strong verb means “burned brightly and fiercely”? (a) sobbed (b) blazed (c) muttered
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) put (b) went (c) sprinkled
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) staggered (b) did (c) walked
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) whispered (c) gobbled
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) hurled (b) blazed (c) clutched
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) had (b) ate (c) gobbled
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) fell (b) tumbled (c) did
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) had (c) walked
19. 19.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) scribbled (b) tossed (c) sprinkled
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) ate (b) nibbled (c) made
21. 21.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) stared (b) crawled (c) sprinkled
22. 22.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) stared (b) gulped (c) staggered
23. 23.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) shouted (b) scrubbed (c) raced
24. 24.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) crept (b) scribbled (c) scrubbed
25. 25.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) came (b) ate (c) munched
26. 26.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) scrubbed (b) leapt (c) sipped
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) got (c) blazed
28. 28.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) peered (b) hurled (c) crawled
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) did (b) sipped (c) drank
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) came (b) looked (c) stared
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
    “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) scrubbed (b) muttered (c) clutched
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) scribbled (b) crawled (c) sipped
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) glanced (b) had (c) looked
34. 34.Which strong verb means “spoke very loudly”? (a) peered (b) glanced (c) shouted
35. 35.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) plunged (c) raced
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) flew (b) fluttered (c) had
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) plunged (b) giggled (c) crept
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) shut (b) slammed (c) went
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) had (b) walked (c) tiptoed
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) nibbled (b) gulped (c) crept

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