Strong Word Swap

Students read an overly wordy descriptive passage that relies heavily on stacked adjectives and adverbs. Their task is to revise the paragraph by replacing these weak or excessive modifiers with stronger nouns and verbs. This teaches learners how to reduce cluttered language and choose precise words that convey meaning more effectively. The activity reinforces the importance of clear, vivid diction and shows how powerful verbs and specific nouns create sharper imagery. By rewriting the passage, students develop stronger editing skills and learn to avoid overwriting.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Strengthening Word Choice

English Language Arts – Replacing Weak Modifiers

English Language Arts – Editing for Conciseness and Clarity

English Language Arts – Improving Descriptive Precision

This worksheet is part of our Editing and Revising Descriptive Passages Worksheets collection.