Action verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a physical action verb.

Back

An example of a physical action verb is 'run'. It describes a physical action performed by a subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a mental action verb.

Back

An example of a mental action verb is 'believe'. It describes a mental action or state of mind.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the difference between physical and mental action verbs?

Back

Physical action verbs describe actions that can be seen or physically performed, while mental action verbs describe actions that occur in the mind.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

Back

The action verb is 'barks', which describes the physical action of the dog.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She thinks deeply about the problem.'

Back

The action verb is 'thinks', which describes the mental action of considering something.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What type of action verb is 'delight'?

Back

'Delight' is a mental action verb as it describes an emotional response.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What type of action verb is 'keep'?

Back

'Keep' is a physical action verb as it describes the act of holding or maintaining possession.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

In the sentence 'They used horses in bison hunts', what is the action verb?

Back

The action verb is 'used', which describes a physical action.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

Back

Action verbs indicate what the subject is doing, whether it's a physical action or a mental process.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B