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VERBS, DESCRIPTIVE AND
OVERUSED VERBS, ADVERBIALS
ASSESSMENT UNIT 3
Name:
Date:
1. Circle the verb that is more descriptive and gives more information.
• The rocket went across the sky.
• The rocket soared across the sky.
2. Choose the better verb to complete each sentence. Write it on the line.
(a) The firework flew/erupted into thousands of glittering sparks.
(b) The cannon fired/roared when the gunpowder was lit.
3. Write the descriptive verb in an interesting sentence.
flared
roared
4. (a) Which is the better verb? Write it on the line.
‘Open fire!’ the soldier said/ordered.
(b) Why did you choose this verb?
(c) Write two other verbs you could have used.
5. Rewrite the sentence using a better, more descriptive verb.
The soldier got some more gunpowder.
6. Underline the adverbial that helps the reader to better understand how something
happened.
(a) The cannon fired with a roar like an angry dragon.
(b) Rockets were launched with deadly effect at the enemy.
7. Write a good adverbial to tell how, when or where an event could have happened.
(a) The gunpowder burnt.
(b) Fireworks shows light up the night sky.
8. Complete the sentence, which starts with an adverbial. Use a matching verb and
underline it.
On our way home,
.
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