ESL Verbs

Front

What is a verb?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What does 'whispering' mean?

Back

Whispering means speaking very softly, often so that only a few people can hear.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What does 'cutting' mean?

Back

Cutting means to divide something into pieces using a sharp tool.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

What does 'riding' mean?

Back

Riding means sitting on and controlling the movement of a vehicle, such as a bicycle.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

What does 'digging' mean?

Back

Digging means to break up and move earth or other material with a tool or hands.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

What does 'bouncing' mean?

Back

Bouncing means to spring back after hitting a surface.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is an example of a verb in a sentence?

Back

In the sentence 'She is running,' 'running' is the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What does 'talking' mean?

Back

Talking means to speak to someone in order to give information or express feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Front

What does 'throwing' mean?

Back

Throwing means to propel something with force through the air.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.RF.K.3C