Verb: That's What's a'Happenin'! Schoolhouse Rock said it best.
Verbs are the foundation of every sentence; however, we've succumbed to settling for less-than-stellar verbs. Now it is common for the verb "get" to replace many distinguished ones.
When writing a paper, try to be as exact as possible. Here are some examples of replacing "get" with better verbs.
Instead of:
"Sherry got the manuscript of Stephen King's new novel."
Use:
"Sherry stole the manuscript of Stephen King's new novel."
This allows immediate implication of the character's action. However, if you want to hold off on that detail until later in the paper or story, you can use the correct tense of the verb "acquire."
"Sherry acquired the manuscript of Stephen King's new novel."
How she acquired it can be answered later on, leaving room for suspense and plot development.
Replacing "get" is especially crucial when writing for school or work. If you're having difficulty finding a better verb, look up "get" in a thesaurus. There should be plenty of options for you to choose from.
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