Action Verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. It indicates what the subject of a sentence is doing.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

Back

chased

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

Back

A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

Provide an example of an action verb that indicates a mental action.

Back

think

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

Back

enjoys

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

Back

Action verbs serve as the main verb in a sentence, indicating the action performed by the subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'They are playing soccer in the park.'

Back

playing

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a helping verb? Give an example.

Back

A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Example: 'is' in 'is running'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'He will finish his homework later.'

Back

finish

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

barked

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B