{"id":1500,"date":"2026-07-29T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:52:05","slug":"strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"A List of Strong Verbs for Academic Writing: Examples and Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Weak constructions such as nominalizations, excessive passive voice, and \u201cthere is\/there are\u201d openers dilute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/\">academic writing<\/a> and hide the real action of a sentence.<\/li>\r\n<li>Replacing weak verbs with strong, precise verbs improves clarity, cuts word count by 10-20%, and strengthens the authority of a claim.<\/li>\r\n<li>A simple 5-step revision process can help writers spot and fix weak verbs in any draft, from a thesis chapter to a journal manuscript.<\/li>\r\n<li>Professional editing services like Editage&#8217;s English editing service can catch weak constructions that self-editing often misses.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561978\">Glossary of Key Terms<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561979\">What Are Weak Verb Constructions in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561980\">Why Do Strong Verbs Matter in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561981\">Common Weak Constructions and Their Strong Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561982\">How Can You Identify Weak Verbs in Your Draft?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561983\">Strong Verbs by Discipline<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561984\">A 5-Step Process to Replace Weak Verbs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561985\">Common Mistakes When Replacing Weak Verbs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561986\">Is Passive Voice Always Wrong in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561987\">Practice Exercise: Revise These Weak Sentences<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561988\">When Should You Get Professional Help?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561989\">Quick Recap: Weak vs. Strong Verb Patterns<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc235561990\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Glossary_of_Key_Terms\" >Glossary of Key Terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#What_Are_Weak_Verb_Constructions_in_Academic_Writing\" >What Are Weak Verb Constructions in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Why_Do_Strong_Verbs_Matter_in_Academic_Writing\" >Why Do Strong Verbs Matter in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Common_Weak_Constructions_and_Their_Strong_Alternatives\" >Common Weak Constructions and Their Strong Alternatives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Passive_Voice_Overuse\" >Passive Voice Overuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#%E2%80%9CThere_IsThere_Are%E2%80%9D_Constructions\" >\u201cThere Is\/There Are\u201d Constructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#How_Can_You_Identify_Weak_Verbs_in_Your_Draft\" >How Can You Identify Weak Verbs in Your Draft?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Strong_Verbs_by_Discipline\" >Strong Verbs by Discipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#A_5-Step_Process_to_Replace_Weak_Verbs\" >A 5-Step Process to Replace Weak Verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Common_Mistakes_When_Replacing_Weak_Verbs\" >Common Mistakes When Replacing Weak Verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Is_Passive_Voice_Always_Wrong_in_Academic_Writing\" >Is Passive Voice Always Wrong in Academic Writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Practice_Exercise_Revise_These_Weak_Sentences\" >Practice Exercise: Revise These Weak Sentences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Suggested_Answers\" >Suggested Answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#When_Should_You_Get_Professional_Help\" >When Should You Get Professional Help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Quick_Recap_Weak_vs_Strong_Verb_Patterns\" >Quick Recap: Weak vs. Strong Verb Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#How_do_I_replace_weak_verbs_in_academic_writing_quickly\" >How do I replace weak verbs in academic writing quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_weak_verb_and_a_strong_verb_in_writing\" >What is the difference between a weak verb and a strong verb in writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Is_it_bad_to_use_passive_voice_in_a_research_paper\" >Is it bad to use passive voice in a research paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#What_are_examples_of_strong_verbs_for_a_thesis_or_dissertation\" >What are examples of strong verbs for a thesis or dissertation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#How_can_I_reduce_nominalizations_in_academic_writing\" >How can I reduce nominalizations in academic writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Does_using_strong_verbs_reduce_word_count_in_a_manuscript\" >Does using strong verbs reduce word count in a manuscript?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#Should_I_hire_a_professional_editor_to_fix_weak_verbs_before_submitting_to_a_journal\" >Should I hire a professional editor to fix weak verbs before submitting to a journal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/strong-verbs-for-academic-writing-examples-list-and-exercises\/#What_tools_can_help_identify_passive_voice_and_weak_verbs_in_Word\" >What tools can help identify passive voice and weak verbs in Word?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glossary_of_Key_Terms\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561978\"><\/a><strong>Glossary of Key Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Nominalization<\/td>\r\n<td>Turning a verb or adjective into a noun, for example changing \u201canalyze\u201d into \u201canalysis,\u201d which often weakens the sentence.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Passive voice<\/td>\r\n<td>A sentence structure in which the subject receives the action instead of performing it, such as \u201cthe data were collected\u201d instead of \u201cwe collected the data.\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Strong verb<\/td>\r\n<td>A precise, active verb that names a specific action, such as \u201cdemonstrates\u201d or \u201creveals,\u201d instead of a vague verb like \u201cis\u201d or \u201cshows.\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Expletive construction<\/td>\r\n<td>An opening phrase such as \u201cthere is\u201d or \u201cit is\u201d that delays the true subject and verb of a sentence.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Verb phrase<\/td>\r\n<td>A group of words built around a main verb, for example \u201cconducted an investigation of\u201d instead of the single verb \u201cinvestigated.\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-hedging-language-meaning-examples-and-importance\/\">Hedging<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>Cautious language, such as \u201cmay suggest\u201d or \u201ccould indicate,\u201d used to qualify a claim in academic writing.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Weak_Verb_Constructions_in_Academic_Writing\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561979\"><\/a><strong>What Are Weak Verb Constructions in Academic Writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Weak verb constructions are phrases that bury the main action of a sentence inside a noun, an auxiliary verb, or an empty opener. They make writing longer, vaguer, and harder to follow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Common types include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Nominalizations, such as \u201cconduct an examination of\u201d instead of \u201cexamine.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Overused passive voice, such as \u201cit was found that\u201d instead of \u201cwe found.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Expletive openers, such as \u201cthere is a need to consider\u201d instead of \u201cwe must consider.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Weak linking verbs, such as \u201cis,\u201d \u201cwas,\u201d and \u201cseems\u201d used where a specific action verb would work better.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Strong_Verbs_Matter_in_Academic_Writing\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561980\"><\/a><strong>Why Do Strong Verbs Matter in Academic Writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Strong verbs matter because they make a claim direct, credible, and easy to evaluate. A reviewer scanning a manuscript can grasp the contribution faster when verbs carry clear meaning rather than sitting buried in a noun phrase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Journals and dissertation committees consistently flag vague, wordy sentences during review. Strong verbs also reduce word count, which matters when a journal enforces a strict limit of 3,000-4,000 words for a research article.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Benefits of using strong verbs include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Sharper, more confident claims that are easier for reviewers to assess.<\/li>\r\n<li>Shorter sentences, since a single strong verb often replaces a 3-5 word phrase.<\/li>\r\n<li>Better flow between ideas, since strong verbs signal the relationship between concepts (contrasts, causes, supports).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Weak_Constructions_and_Their_Strong_Alternatives\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561981\"><\/a><strong>Common Weak Constructions and Their Strong Alternatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The table below lists frequent weak patterns in theses, dissertations, and journal manuscripts, along with a stronger verb and a short example of the revision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Weak Construction<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Strong Verb<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Revised Example<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>make a decision about<\/td>\r\n<td>decide<\/td>\r\n<td>The committee decided the funding allocation.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>conduct an analysis of<\/td>\r\n<td>analyze<\/td>\r\n<td>We analyzed 240 survey responses.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>give consideration to<\/td>\r\n<td>consider<\/td>\r\n<td>The study considers three variables.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>there is evidence that suggests<\/td>\r\n<td>suggests<\/td>\r\n<td>The evidence suggests a strong correlation.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>it can be seen that<\/td>\r\n<td>shows<\/td>\r\n<td>Figure 2 shows a steady decline.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>carry out an investigation into<\/td>\r\n<td>investigate<\/td>\r\n<td>Researchers investigated the mechanism in 2023.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>was responsible for causing<\/td>\r\n<td>caused<\/td>\r\n<td>The mutation caused reduced enzyme activity.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>reach a conclusion<\/td>\r\n<td>conclude<\/td>\r\n<td>We conclude that the model performs well.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>perform an assessment of<\/td>\r\n<td>assess<\/td>\r\n<td>We assessed the risk across 15 sites.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>provide an explanation for<\/td>\r\n<td>explain<\/td>\r\n<td>The model explains 62% of the variance.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>put emphasis on<\/td>\r\n<td>emphasize<\/td>\r\n<td>The findings emphasize the role of diet.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>have an influence on<\/td>\r\n<td>influence<\/td>\r\n<td>Temperature influences germination rate.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>make an attempt to<\/td>\r\n<td>attempt<\/td>\r\n<td>The team attempted a replication in 2022.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>give a description of<\/td>\r\n<td>describe<\/td>\r\n<td>Section 3 describes the sampling method.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>make a comparison between<\/td>\r\n<td>compare<\/td>\r\n<td>We compared the two treatment groups.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>undertake a review of<\/td>\r\n<td>review<\/td>\r\n<td>This paper reviews 40 peer-reviewed studies.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>offer a suggestion that<\/td>\r\n<td>suggest<\/td>\r\n<td>These results suggest a dose-dependent effect.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>arrive at an understanding of<\/td>\r\n<td>understand<\/td>\r\n<td>Our findings help clinicians understand the underlying pathway.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Nominalizations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A nominalization hides a verb inside a noun, usually ending in -tion, -ment, -sion, or -ance. Reversing the nominalization back into its verb form almost always tightens the sentence and restores a clear actor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Example: \u201cThe implementation of the protocol resulted in improvement\u201d becomes \u201cImplementing the protocol improved outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passive_Voice_Overuse\"><\/span><strong>Passive Voice Overuse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Passive voice is not incorrect in academic writing and is often appropriate when the actor is unknown or unimportant, as in method sections. Overuse, however, distances the writer from the claim and adds extra words.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Example: \u201cThe samples were analyzed by the research team\u201d becomes \u201cThe research team analyzed the samples.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThere_IsThere_Are%E2%80%9D_Constructions\"><\/span><strong>\u201cThere Is\/There Are\u201d Constructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Expletive openers delay the real subject and verb, forcing readers to wait for the meaningful part of the sentence. Removing them usually shortens the sentence by 3-6 words.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Example: \u201cThere are several factors that influence retention\u201d becomes \u201cSeveral factors influence retention.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Identify_Weak_Verbs_in_Your_Draft\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561982\"><\/a><strong>How Can You Identify Weak Verbs in Your Draft?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Search your document for tell-tale signs: forms of \u201cto be\u201d (is, are, was, were, been), words ending in -tion or -ment, and openers like \u201cthere is\u201d or \u201cit is.\u201d These flags usually mark a weak construction nearby.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n<li>Use your word processor&#8217;s find function to search for \u201cis,\u201d \u201care,\u201d \u201cwas,\u201d and \u201cwere.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Highlight every sentence longer than 25-30 words for closer review.<\/li>\r\n<li>Circle nouns ending in -tion, -sion, -ment, and -ance.<\/li>\r\n<li>Check the first 3-4 words of each paragraph for expletive openers.<\/li>\r\n<li>Read the draft aloud; awkward pauses often mark a buried verb.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Self-editing catches many issues, but a trained eye often spots patterns a writer has grown used to. A professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/english-editing\">English editing service<\/a> such as Editage&#8217;s can review a manuscript specifically for verb strength, sentence length, and clarity before submission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Verbs_by_Discipline\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561983\"><\/a><strong>Strong Verbs by Discipline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Different fields favor different verb sets. The table below offers examples of weak phrases and their stronger equivalents that are most commonly used in different disciplines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Discipline<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Weak Phrase<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Strong Verb<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Life sciences<\/td>\r\n<td>brought about a reduction in<\/td>\r\n<td>reduced<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Life sciences<\/td>\r\n<td>showed an increase in<\/td>\r\n<td>increased<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Social sciences<\/td>\r\n<td>had an impact on<\/td>\r\n<td>affected \/ influenced<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Social sciences<\/td>\r\n<td>put forward the idea that<\/td>\r\n<td>proposed<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Engineering<\/td>\r\n<td>made an improvement to<\/td>\r\n<td>improved<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Engineering<\/td>\r\n<td>brought about a failure in<\/td>\r\n<td>caused<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Humanities<\/td>\r\n<td>put forward the argument that<\/td>\r\n<td>argues<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Humanities<\/td>\r\n<td>made reference to<\/td>\r\n<td>cites<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Medicine<\/td>\r\n<td>showed an association with<\/td>\r\n<td>correlated with<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Medicine<\/td>\r\n<td>brought about an improvement in<\/td>\r\n<td>improved<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Computer science<\/td>\r\n<td>made use of<\/td>\r\n<td>used<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Computer science<\/td>\r\n<td>carried out a comparison of<\/td>\r\n<td>compared<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\r\n<td>gave an indication of<\/td>\r\n<td>indicated<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Psychology<\/td>\r\n<td>had a tendency to<\/td>\r\n<td>tended to<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Economics<\/td>\r\n<td>had an effect on<\/td>\r\n<td>affected<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Economics<\/td>\r\n<td>made a projection of<\/td>\r\n<td>projected<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Environmental science<\/td>\r\n<td>resulted in a decline in<\/td>\r\n<td>reduced \/ declined<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Environmental science<\/td>\r\n<td>gave rise to<\/td>\r\n<td>generated<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Education<\/td>\r\n<td>provided support for<\/td>\r\n<td>supported<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Linguistics<\/td>\r\n<td>made an observation that<\/td>\r\n<td>observed<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_5-Step_Process_to_Replace_Weak_Verbs\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561984\"><\/a><strong>A 5-Step Process to Replace Weak Verbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n<li>Identify the sentence&#8217;s real subject and action, even if it is hidden inside a noun or a passive clause.<\/li>\r\n<li>Rewrite the sentence with that subject performing the action directly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Choose the most precise verb available (for example \u201cconfirms\u201d instead of the vaguer \u201cshows\u201d).<\/li>\r\n<li>Cut any auxiliary words left over, such as \u201cwas,\u201d \u201cthere,\u201d or \u201cof.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Re-read the sentence to confirm meaning has not changed and tone remains formal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_When_Replacing_Weak_Verbs\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561985\"><\/a><strong>Common Mistakes When Replacing Weak Verbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Overcorrecting and eliminating all passive voice, even where it is appropriate (for example, in a methods section).<\/li>\r\n<li>Choosing an overly dramatic verb (\u201cproves\u201d) when the data only support a more cautious claim (\u201csuggests\u201d).<\/li>\r\n<li>Losing necessary hedging language while tightening a sentence, which can overstate a finding.<\/li>\r\n<li>Ignoring discipline-specific conventions, such as required passive constructions in some methods sections.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Passive_Voice_Always_Wrong_in_Academic_Writing\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561986\"><\/a><strong>Is Passive Voice Always Wrong in Academic Writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No. Passive voice is appropriate when the actor is unknown, unimportant, or standard practice, such as in a methods section describing a shared procedure. The goal is balance, not elimination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A useful rule of thumb: use active voice for claims and arguments, and reserve passive voice for procedural or descriptive statements where the actor is irrelevant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Exercise_Revise_These_Weak_Sentences\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561987\"><\/a>Practice Exercise: Revise These Weak Sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rewrite each sentence below using a stronger, more direct verb.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n<li>There is a need to consider the long-term effects of the treatment.<\/li>\r\n<li>The researchers carried out an examination of the water samples.<\/li>\r\n<li>It was found that the intervention had a positive impact on mobility.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_Answers\"><\/span>Suggested Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n<li>We must consider the long-term effects of the treatment.<\/li>\r\n<li>The researchers examined the water samples.<\/li>\r\n<li>We found that the intervention improved mobility.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Get_Professional_Help\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561988\"><\/a><strong>When Should You Get Professional Help?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Writers whose first language is not English, or who are preparing a manuscript for a high-impact journal, often benefit from a second set of eyes. A subject-matter editor can flag weak verbs, awkward phrasing, and tone issues that are hard to see in your own writing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Editage offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/english-editing\">English editing services<\/a> for theses, dissertations, and journal manuscripts, including checks for verb strength, sentence structure, and overall clarity, along with formatting support for specific journal guidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A pre-submission language review typically takes 3-7 days depending on manuscript length and turnaround option chosen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Recap_Weak_vs_Strong_Verb_Patterns\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561989\"><\/a><strong>Quick Recap: Weak vs. Strong Verb Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Weak Pattern<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Strong Fix<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>there is\/are + noun<\/td>\r\n<td>Name the subject and use an active verb.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>it was found\/shown that<\/td>\r\n<td>Use \u201cwe found\u201d or \u201cresults show.\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>make\/give\/take + noun<\/td>\r\n<td>Convert the noun back into its verb form.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>was\/were + past participle<\/td>\r\n<td>Switch to active voice where the actor matters.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For writers who want a final quality check before submission, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/english-editing\">Editage&#8217;s English editing service<\/a> provides discipline-specific editors who routinely address verb strength as part of a full language review.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><a id=\"_Toc235561990\"><\/a><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_replace_weak_verbs_in_academic_writing_quickly\"><\/span><strong>How do I replace weak verbs in academic writing quickly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Search your draft for \u201cis,\u201d \u201cwas,\u201d \u201cthere is,\u201d and words ending in -tion, then rewrite each flagged sentence with a direct subject and a precise active verb.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_weak_verb_and_a_strong_verb_in_writing\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between a weak verb and a strong verb in writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A weak verb is vague or generic, such as \u201cis\u201d or \u201cshows,\u201d while a strong verb is specific and active, such as \u201cdemonstrates,\u201d \u201ccontradicts,\u201d or \u201cconfirms.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_use_passive_voice_in_a_research_paper\"><\/span><strong>Is it bad to use passive voice in a research paper?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No, passive voice is standard in methods sections and when the actor is unimportant, but overusing it in results or discussion sections can weaken your claims.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_examples_of_strong_verbs_for_a_thesis_or_dissertation\"><\/span><strong>What are examples of strong verbs for a thesis or dissertation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Common examples include \u201cargues,\u201d \u201cestablishes,\u201d \u201cchallenges,\u201d \u201cconfirms,\u201d \u201cdemonstrates,\u201d \u201creveals,\u201d and \u201ccontradicts,\u201d which name the action clearly instead of relying on \u201cis\u201d or \u201cshows.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_reduce_nominalizations_in_academic_writing\"><\/span><strong>How can I reduce nominalizations in academic writing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Look for nouns ending in -tion, -ment, -sion, or -ance, then rewrite the sentence using the verb form the noun was built from, restoring a clear subject and action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_using_strong_verbs_reduce_word_count_in_a_manuscript\"><\/span><strong>Does using strong verbs reduce word count in a manuscript?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yes, replacing a weak phrase such as \u201cconduct an analysis of\u201d with \u201canalyze\u201d typically saves 2-4 words per instance, which adds up across a full manuscript.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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