English Action Verbs

Action Verbs

An action verb tells what its subject does. The action can be physical or mental.

• Early humans moved constantly. (physical action)

• These people worried about survival. (mental action)

Multiple Choice

Is the action verb in the following sentence a physical action or a mental action? They carried their few possessions with them.

• physical action

• mental action

Multiple Choice

Is the action verb in the following sentence a physical action or a mental action? They feared large animals.

• physical action

• mental action

Remember an action verb shows physical or mental action.

Identify the action verbs in the following slides.

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Transportation developed along with civilization.

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They invented sledges about 5000 B.C.

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These sled-like vehicles moved tons of weight.

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Around 3500 B.C., someone created the wheel.

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With wheels on vehicles, people traveled long distances.

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The invention of the wheel helped people around the world.

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Half a million years ago, humans traveled frequently.

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They searched for food like nuts and berries.

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They hunted animals on foot.

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Later they used beasts of burden, like donkeys and mules.

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