Verbs for kids

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'swim', and 'fly'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the verb in the sentence: 'The girl is drinking water.'?

Back

The verb is 'drinking'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Saharsh ________ a lot of TV.'

Back

The correct verb is 'watches'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'eat'?

Back

The past tense is 'ate'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Ben is swimming in the pool.'

Back

The verb is 'swimming'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What type of verb is 'to be'?

Back

'To be' is a linking verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

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, 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 a sentence with an intransitive verb.

Back

Example: 'The dog barks.' (No direct object is needed.)

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B