Let's Not Have to Get Going: Eliminating Weak Verbs.

Broyles, Bill

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Publication Date: 1988

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Let's Not Have to Get Going: Eliminating Weak Verbs.

Broyles, Bill

English Journal, v77 n6 p59-60 Oct 1988

Describes a synonym exercise--composing an essay without using the verbs "be,""have,""go," or "get"--which increases students' awareness of at least six different language features. (MM)

Descriptors: Language Usage, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing Exercises, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

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Language: English

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