If you are going to replace the adverbs 'very' and 'really' with more precise words, you will have to improve your vocabulary. The tasks give you a few examples of adjectives you can use to make your writing more concise. However, remember that the list of words is virtually endless.
Whenever you write, use a thesaurus; always be on the look-out for new words that can help you express your ideas as eloquently as possible.
Find a synonym task 1
In the parentheses, you will see a synonym for the word needed in each sentence.
Find a synonym task 2
Find adjectives that are more precise and that can help you get rid of the word 'very' (or 'really').
Make a class bingo
Use a thesaurus and find four synonyms for each of the following adjectives:
happy
large
small
sad
nice
angry
Collect all the words you have found on the blackboard. Make a bingo board and fill in the required numbers of words.
Your teacher will call out the words in random order. The winner is the first player to get five in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.