Strong Verbs Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 13: Strong verbs · Set 975 · 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 could replace “moved” in this sentence?
   “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) fluttered (b) peered (c) crawled
2. 2.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) strolled (b) glanced (c) gulped
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) blazed (b) soared (c) tossed
4. 4.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tumbled (b) fell (c) did
5. 5.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) tumbled (b) strolled (c) hurled
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The lost calf ___ through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) got (c) walked
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) made (c) dashed
8. 8.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) nibbled (b) clutched (c) slammed
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) jumped (b) leapt (c) made
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) went (b) crept (c) got
11. 11.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) plunged (b) crept (c) sprinkled
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) whispered (b) gobbled (c) scribbled
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) slammed (c) strolled
14. 14.Which strong verb means “moved very fast to win”? (a) grabbed (b) plunged (c) raced
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) had (b) looked (c) stared
16. 16.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) shouted (b) dashed (c) scrubbed
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) went (c) gobbled
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “took” in this sentence?
    “The monkey took the banana from my hand.” (a) grabbed (b) sobbed (c) staggered
19. 19.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) tiptoed (b) sipped (c) blazed
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) gulped (b) raced (c) nibbled
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) threw (b) made (c) tossed
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) walked (b) came (c) trudged
23. 23.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) gulped (c) peered
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) went (b) cried (c) sobbed
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) whispered (b) peered (c) nibbled
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) staggered (b) slammed (c) clutched
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Aarav looked at the clock and hurried out.” (a) muttered (b) gobbled (c) glanced
28. 28.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) scrubbed (b) gobbled (c) slammed
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) went (b) walked (c) staggered
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) ate (b) nibbled (c) made
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) sipped (b) plunged (c) peered
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) nibbled (b) hurled (c) wandered
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) strolled (b) raced (c) munched
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) tossed (c) dashed
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) walked (b) strolled (c) went
36. 36.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) fluttered (b) stared (c) trudged
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) blazed (b) slammed (c) shouted
38. 38.Which strong verb means “held on tightly”? (a) clutched (b) fluttered (c) sipped
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) giggled (b) slammed (c) peered
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) spoke (b) shouted (c) went

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