Comments on: #WeekendWatch: Using Strong Verbs

By: Youngsu Kim

Youngsu Kim — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 03:26:34 +0000

This video was very short, but informative at the same time. In a short period of time, I learned how to use verbs to make my sentences more readable. I did not realize the importance of verb’s placement until I watched this video. From now on, I will try to apply the knowledge I gained from this video especially when I’m writing my analysis assignment.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:59:54 +0000

While this video is short, it has helped me understand how to use verbs more effectively in my writing. The first example especially helped me realize that I have a tendency to bury a verb in a sentence. I believe that this is due to the fact that for many assignments I have had throughout my educational career there have been word counts that are easier to achieve if you use a bunch of “fluff” in every couple of sentences. This video made me realize that this actually makes a document harder to read as it might not be very reader friendly. Instead, getting straight to the verb in the sentence will help achieve the goal of getting your point across to the reader more clearly.

By: Faizal Zulkifli

Faizal Zulkifli — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:31:30 +0000

Eventhough the video is quite short and simple but I really like the main lesson about it which is to just be direct in putting verbs for our sentences. The last example though really make me realised how sometimes I tend to do that by putting the subject and the verb farther from each other just for the sake of filling in the details. Now I know how to still putting out the details in our sentences but in a proper way that will not make the reader feeling confused or feeling exhausted reading it by making the subject and the verb close to each other.

By: Ben Joel

Ben Joel — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 04:32:55 +0000

I found this video to be helpful when thinking about my Analysis assignment. It also reminded me of when I got to college and had help reviewing my resume. I got some very good advice, similar to the video, about using strong verbs, specifically to describe tasks from internships. Using strong verbs in my Analysis assignment will help it stand out.

By: Mariel Jastrebsky

Mariel Jastrebsky — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:44:43 +0000

I agree with what you said about leaving a better impression on the readers. When we substitute the words “obtain” with something more concrete that actually explains what you did, it keeps the readers engaged in what you’re saying because you’re using action verbs. These verbs make you think about what the reader is saying and appreciate their emphasis on what they see as important to share with the reader without using verbs that don’t have substance.

By: Jiayu Li

Jiayu Li — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:45:04 +0000

This video taught me how to use verbs correctly. Using a verb currently and placing it in the right place can leave a better impression to the readers. I love the last example of this video. The modified version definitely stood up immediately. It brought up the verb to the front of the sentence and emphasize the meaning without lost readers’ attention.

By: Tyler Schaal

Tyler Schaal — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 04:02:54 +0000

I enjoyed this video because it was clear and concise, much like the message or lesson it was conveying. The use of strong verbs can avoid confusion for the reader and get to the point much faster. The example at the end of the video summed the points of the video up and displayed how effective strong verbs can be. Rearranging the structure of a sentence or paragraph can make a major difference.

By: Yibo Xu

Yibo Xu — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:08:50 +0000

This is an interesting thing that talking about how to use verbs. But actually I found something common and it’s just what we talked about this time. For the long sentences with many confusing logic, some part of it is actually the meaning of one strong verb. Just like the examples in the video at the end. Many of these several words actually is just the meaning of a strong verb. Also, from the examples I can see that if you put the verb in front of the sentence, it makes a lot easier to understand the sentence since you don’t have to describe the meaning of the verb in the sentences. Sometime a strong verb is more powerful for people to feel the meaning of the writing.

By: Rachel Cannon

Rachel Cannon — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:33:52 +0000

I found the video very helpful to talk about verbs, not just in using strong verbs, but also in not burying verbs in the sentence. Using strong verbs draws the reader in and eliminates wordiness. For example, a writer could use a strong verb, rather than using an adverb to describe the verb. This is especially important in the writing analysis project to decrease wordiness and increase clarity.

By: Kelvin Prempeh

Kelvin Prempeh — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 20:37:37 +0000

I believe that when it comes to writing, the more simple and easier it is to read, the better. At the beginning of the video, suggestions were made on how to omit certain words to make sentences better. Strong verbs are underrated because they can make or break you in terms of how you want to be portrayed (i.e to an employer, etc.). We always talk about choice of words, and that’s what this video is all about.
Great video! Very imformative