Verbs of Speaking

Compose sentences to bring out the difference between whispering and whining.

Introduction

The words below are all commonly used to refer to speaking, and especially the manner of speaking — whether speech is gentle or soft, loud or quiet, with anger or tenderness. Use each word in a sentence, in such a way as to make its meaning clear.

1. Cut in. 2. Break in. 3. Rehearse. 4. Remark. 5. Babble. 6. Admit.

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Statements, Questions and Commands

Choose a word from our list, and then use it in any one of the three basic types of sentence — if possible.

Metaphors

Choose one of these words and use it metaphorically, not literally.

Tag Questions

Complete each of these statements with a little request for confirmation.