Verbs

What is an action verb?

• An action verb is a verb that expresses possession.

• An action verb is a verb that expresses emotions.

• An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action.

• An action verb is a verb that expresses location.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Give an example of an action verb.

• sleep

• jump

• run

• eat

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Can you identify the action verb in this sentence: The dog runs quickly.

• sleeps

• runs

• jump

• eats

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which word in the sentence 'She sings beautifully' is an action verb?

• eats

• sings

• beautifully

• dances

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What does an action verb show in a sentence?

• Action or state of being of the subject

• Size of the subject

• Location of the subject

• Color of the subject

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

• eat

• sleep

• play

• jump

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Provide a sentence with an action verb and a linking verb.

• The dog barked loudly and looked tired.

• He danced gracefully and felt happy.

• Sheila ran quickly and appeared tired.

• They sang loudly and seemed excited.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

• Identify the longest word in the sentence.

• Check for a word that starts with a vowel in the sentence.

• Look for a word that describes an action that someone or something is doing.

• Look for a word that describes an emotion in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B