Exercise 1

● Exercise 1 ●

Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb.

  1. My first college visit will always be remembered by me.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - My first college visit will always be remembered by me.
  2. There are many technological advances available to make our lives easier.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - There are many technological advances available to make our lives easier.
  3. In the middle of the night, sirens could be heard.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - In the middle of the night, sirens could be heard.
  4. It was not very long before she regretted buying the expensive handbag.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - It was not very long before she regretted buying the expensive handbag.
  5. The Graham technique is little esteemed by modern dancers today.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - The Graham technique is little esteemed by modern dancers today.
  6. The college advisor said she could not make a suggestion about which school to apply to because she didn’t know his SAT scores.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - The college advisor said she could not make a suggestion about which school to apply to because she didn’t know his SAT scores.
  7. The team captain is responsible for scheduling practices and communicating with team members.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - The team captain is responsible for scheduling practices and communicating with team members.
  8. A decision was reached by the arbitration panel.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - A decision was reached by the arbitration panel.
  9. The local sheriff gave a warning to the college students about walking around with open containers.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - The local sheriff gave a warning to the college students about walking around with open containers.
  10. The chief of surgery took the opportunity to thank the volunteers.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - The chief of surgery took the opportunity to thank the volunteers.
  11. Do your children have fears about going away to camp?

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - Do your children have fears about going away to camp?
  12. Antigone was very protective of Oedipus in Oedipus at Colonus.

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    Exercise 1: Improve the following sentences by replacing one or more verbs in each with a more effective one—that is, a more vivid, precise, and active verb. - Antigone was very protective of Oedipus in Oedipus at Colonus.