Descriptive Verbs Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using descriptive verbs to enhance writing.
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Descriptive Verbs: Adding Action to Your Writing
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities. This worksheet will help you understand and use descriptive verbs effectively in your writing.
Descriptive verbs are powerful words that add vivid detail and action to your writing. Instead of simply saying someone 'walked,' you can use a descriptive verb like 'strolled,' 'marched,' or 'tiptoed' to convey more information about how they walked and their feelings. Using strong verbs makes your writing more engaging and impactful.
1. Which of the following sentences uses the most descriptive verb?
The bird flew across the sky.
The bird soared gracefully across the sky.
The bird went across the sky.
The bird moved across the sky.
2. In the sentence, 'The old house _creaked_ in the strong wind,' what type of verb is 'creaked'?
Linking verb
Helping verb
Descriptive verb
Auxiliary verb
Rewrite each sentence, replacing the underlined verb with a more descriptive verb. Make sure your new verb fits the context of the sentence.
3. The child _walked_ slowly through the tall grass.
The child through the tall grass.
4. The rain _came down_ heavily during the storm.
The rain heavily during the storm.
5. The old car _went_ down the bumpy road.
The old car down the bumpy road.
6. Write two sentences describing a busy marketplace. Use at least one descriptive verb in each sentence.
7. Imagine you are describing a character who is angry. Write two sentences using descriptive verbs to show their anger without explicitly stating 'they were angry.'
Use the descriptive verbs from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the passage below. Each verb should be used only once.
The tiny mouse across the kitchen floor, hoping to avoid detection. Outside, the thunder in the distance, promising a storm. A gentle breeze through the tall trees, making the leaves dance. The secret message was between the two spies.
8. Descriptive verbs always end in '-ing'.
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False
9. Using descriptive verbs can make your writing more engaging for the reader.
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False
10. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing a memorable place you have visited or imagined. Focus on using a variety of descriptive verbs to bring the place to life for your reader. Underline all the descriptive verbs you use.