<< Chapter < Page Chapter >> Page >

English home language

Grade 6

Module 3

Using better verbs

In your writing, like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, always try to use the best verb you can. From the box below, select the most suitable verbs to replace the word ‘went’ in the sentences that follow. You may use each verb once only.

toddled whirred limped marched sped galloped plunged sneaked waddled

1. The injured rugby player went from the field.

2. The car went through the red lights.

3. The stallion went across the fields.

4. The duck went into the water.

5. The helicopter went across the sky.

6. The small child went into the next room.

7. The thief went out of the room.

8. The diver went into the water.

9. The soldiers went through the city.

What TENSE is indicated by these verbs?

SUITABLE VERBS

Try your hand at inserting suitable verbs into these short sentences. The first one has been done for you.

A mechanic repairs cars.

A detective crimes.

A surgeon operations.

An author books.

A host guests.

A botanist plants.

LO 4.4.1

Instructions

  • Now that you have sharpened your VERB skills, put them to use creatively on page 25.
  • Write an original story entitled MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, making use of as many clever verbs as possible. Your brilliant choice of verbs should help to create the atmosphere you desire. (Remember that I have seen Tom Cruise in the movie “Mission Impossible”, so do not tell me that story again). Pay special attention to working neatly.
WORD CHOICE Specific and accurate; Expressive and appealing Language is functional, but lacks punch. Writer uses familiar words and phrases. Attempts colourful language. Writer struggles with limited vocabulary; Words are used incorrectly.
ASSESSMENT
DATE&SIGNATURE:
LO 4.1.1 LO 4.3

Crime stop

13 crimes have been committed in the sentences below! Be a language detective and “ spot ” them with your highlighter. Send them to “ correctional services ” and rewrite the sentences correctly.

1. Cynthia had such a pane in her heal it maid her grown.

2. Fred was so greedy he ate a hole current cake without offering anyone else a peace.

3. Tom had such huge mussels he could lift too cars with his bear hands.

4. The drunkard spent the night in a prison sell and was find for using fowl language.

HOMOPHONES = Words which _____________-the

___________ , but are spelt differently.

LO 4.4.1

CRIME BUSTERS

Terminology

WORDS DEFINITIONS
Alibi
Arrested
Bribe
Classify
Criminal
Criminologist
Customs inspector
Dactyloscopy
Evidence
Gangsterism
Guilty
Homicide
Identify
Interpret
Investigator
Jury
Mystery
Narcotics
Suspect
Testify
LO 6.2.1

Try this if you dare

Mission Impossible?

There are two secret agents, 005 and 007. Each is trying to get his own top scientist out of Slobodia. Agent 005’s man is Dr C. Hoo Dares; 007 is watching Dr B. A. Fraid. To get out of Slobodia secretly they must cross the Purple River, or they will be caught. No one can swim.

A small boat awaits them, hidden along the Slobodian riverbank. The problem is it will carry only two people at a time! To complicate matters, neither scientist dares to be with the other’s agent because science is so hush-hush. (Of course, it is all right when his own agent is there.) For instance, Dr Dares couldn’t possibly row across the river alone with 007.

Questions & Answers

prostaglandin and fever
Maha Reply
Discuss the differences between taste and flavor, including how other sensory inputs contribute to our  perception of flavor.
John Reply
taste refers to your understanding of the flavor . while flavor one The other hand is refers to sort of just a blend things.
Faith
While taste primarily relies on our taste buds, flavor involves a complex interplay between taste and aroma
Kamara
which drugs can we use for ulcers
Ummi Reply
omeprazole
Kamara
what
Renee
what is this
Renee
is a drug
Kamara
of anti-ulcer
Kamara
Omeprazole Cimetidine / Tagament For the complicated once ulcer - kit
Patrick
what is the function of lymphatic system
Nency Reply
Not really sure
Eli
to drain extracellular fluid all over the body.
asegid
The lymphatic system plays several crucial roles in the human body, functioning as a key component of the immune system and contributing to the maintenance of fluid balance. Its main functions include: 1. Immune Response: The lymphatic system produces and transports lymphocytes, which are a type of
asegid
to transport fluids fats proteins and lymphocytes to the blood stream as lymph
Adama
what is anatomy
Oyindarmola Reply
Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures of living things
Kamara
what's the difference between anatomy and physiology
Oyerinde Reply
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body, while physiology is the study of the function of the body. Anatomy looks at the body's organs and systems, while physiology looks at how those organs and systems work together to keep the body functioning.
AI-Robot
what is enzymes all about?
Mohammed Reply
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can cause health problems
Kamara
yes
Prince
how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effects of HCl
Wulku Reply
little girl okay how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effect of HCL
Wulku
it is because of the enzyme that the stomach produce that help the stomach from the damaging effect of HCL
Kamara
function of digestive system
Ali Reply
function of digestive
Ali
the diagram of the lungs
Adaeze Reply
what is the normal body temperature
Diya Reply
37 degrees selcius
Xolo
37°c
Stephanie
please why 37 degree selcius normal temperature
Mark
36.5
Simon
37°c
Iyogho
the normal temperature is 37°c or 98.6 °Fahrenheit is important for maintaining the homeostasis in the body the body regular this temperature through the process called thermoregulation which involves brain skin muscle and other organ working together to maintain stable internal temperature
Stephanie
37A c
Wulku
what is anaemia
Diya Reply
anaemia is the decrease in RBC count hemoglobin count and PVC count
Eniola
what is the pH of the vagina
Diya Reply
how does Lysin attack pathogens
Diya
acid
Mary
I information on anatomy position and digestive system and there enzyme
Elisha Reply
anatomy of the female external genitalia
Muhammad Reply
Got questions? Join the online conversation and get instant answers!
Jobilize.com Reply

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App in your pocket Now!

Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store Now




Source:  OpenStax, English home language grade 6. OpenStax CNX. Sep 07, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10997/1.1
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

Notification Switch

Would you like to follow the 'English home language grade 6' conversation and receive update notifications?

Ask