revise the sentences by replacing the underlined phrases with those using strong, active verbs. i was…

revise the sentences by replacing the underlined phrases with those using strong, active verbs. i was crossing the blacktop toward the school as the buses were pulling in. i was embarrassed and i looked around for somewhere to hide, but there was nowhere to go

revise the sentences by replacing the underlined phrases with those using strong, active verbs. i was crossing the blacktop toward the school as the buses were pulling in. i was embarrassed and i looked around for somewhere to hide, but there was nowhere to go

Answer

Brief Explanations:

For the first sentence, "I was crossing" can be replaced with a stronger, more active verb like "I strode". For the second sentence, "I was embarrassed" can be replaced with "I cringed" to convey a more vivid and active - state.

Answer:

  1. I strode the blacktop toward the school as the buses were pulling in.
  2. I cringed and I looked around for somewhere to hide, but there was nowhere to go.