Choose a precise verb (went → trudged, said → whispered)
4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.4.3.A · England: Y4 Writing (vocabulary choices), Y3/4 Writing (composition)
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Question 1
Read the question. Which verb shows that Ana found it funny? Ana ___, "Your hat is on backwards!"
- A. snapped
- B. sobbed
- C. giggled
- D. groaned
Question 2
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. The exhausted hikers ___ up the last steep hill.
- A. danced
- B. zoomed
- C. skipped
- D. trudged
Question 3
Read the question. Which verb shows that Mia was being secretive? Mia ___, "Don't tell anyone."
- A. announced
- B. cheered
- C. whispered
- D. bellowed
Question 4
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. On Sunday we ___ along the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
- A. stomped
- B. sprinted
- C. strolled
- D. crawled
Question 5
Read the question. Which verb shows that Ben was angry? Ben ___, "Give that back right now!"
- A. snapped
- B. sighed
- C. whispered
- D. giggled
Question 6
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. The angry giant ___ across the valley.
- A. strolled
- B. skipped
- C. tiptoed
- D. stomped
Question 7
Read the question. Which verb shows that Ben was angry? Ben ___, "Give that back right now!"
- A. snapped
- B. whispered
- C. sighed
- D. giggled
Question 8
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. The mouse ___ at a tiny crumb of cheese.
- A. gobbled
- B. devoured
- C. gulped
- D. nibbled
Question 9
Read the question. Which verb shows that Ana found it funny? Ana ___, "Your hat is on backwards!"
- A. groaned
- B. giggled
- C. sobbed
- D. snapped
Question 10
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. The firefighters ___ to the burning building.
- A. wandered
- B. strolled
- C. raced
- D. dawdled
Question 11
Read the question. Which verb shows that the coach was very loud? The coach ___, "Run faster!"
- A. murmured
- B. mumbled
- C. bellowed
- D. whispered
Question 12
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. Rain ___ against the window all night.
- A. tiptoed
- B. drummed
- C. smiled
- D. whispered
Question 13
Read the question. Which verb shows that Ana found it funny? Ana ___, "Your hat is on backwards!"
- A. groaned
- B. sobbed
- C. snapped
- D. giggled
Question 14
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. The thief ___ past the sleeping guard.
- A. marched
- B. stomped
- C. thundered
- D. crept
Question 15
Read the question. Which verb shows that Leo was disappointed? Leo ___, "I really thought we'd win."
- A. cheered
- B. giggled
- C. sighed
- D. roared
Question 16
Choose the verb that fits the meaning best. On Sunday we ___ along the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
- A. strolled
- B. sprinted
- C. stomped
- D. crawled
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