Action Verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does. It shows an action, like 'run', 'jump', or 'play'.

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

Back

sleeps

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'Tommy runs fast.'

Back

runs

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

Back

sings

Front

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

Back

playing

Front

What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

Back

An action verb shows an action (like 'run'), while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it (like 'is' or 'are').

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The baby cried all night.'

Back

cried

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'He jumped over the puddle.'

Back

jumped

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'We danced at the party.'

Back

danced

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.