Circle the verb in each sentence. then think of an exact verb to make the sentence more interesting. rewrite the sentence using your exact verb.
1. One night, Zia concetta goes to the statue.
2. The giant statue moves off the pedestal.
3. the statue's clever plan beats the large army.
4. Today, the statue still is in Barletta, Italy.
See the links in Ms. Sue's post below. Then let us know what you decide.
To circle the verb in each sentence, we need to identify the action or state of being in the sentence. Here are the verbs in each sentence:
1. One night, Zia Concetta goes to the statue.
Verb: goes
Rewrite: One night, Zia Concetta approaches the statue.
2. The giant statue moves off the pedestal.
Verb: moves
Rewrite: The giant statue glides off the pedestal.
3. The statue's clever plan beats the large army.
Verb: beats
Rewrite: The statue's clever plan overpowers the large army.
4. Today, the statue still is in Barletta, Italy.
Verb: is
Rewrite: Today, the statue remains in Barletta, Italy.
By thinking of an exact verb to make the sentence more interesting, we can add vividness and details to the action being described.