Action Verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

Front

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

Back

sleeps

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The children play soccer in the park.'

Back

play

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

Front

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

Back

dances

Front

What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?

Back

An interrogative sentence asks a question and usually ends with a question mark.

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

Back

runs

Front

What is an example of an action verb in the past tense?

Back

An example is 'jumped', which is the past tense of 'jump'.

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'They are building a sandcastle.'

Back

building

Front

What is the purpose of a declarative sentence?

Back

A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.