for said 1 Read these sentences. Look at the words that mean said at the end of each sentence. Circle the word you think would be better than said. Make sure that the word you choose shows how the character feels. Write your sentences in your notebook with the correct word. a ‘Please don’t leave me,’ said Zikri.
muttered giggled sobbed
b ‘You will do as you are told!’ said his mother.
chuckled bellowed announced
c ‘The king’s soldiers are the toughest soldiers who have ever lived,’ said the wise man.
declared whispered moaned
d ‘Is that the prince’s carriage?’ said Annika.
giggled asked shouted
e The wicked queen was angry. ‘Take these children away!’ she said.
