Action Verbs

What is an action verb in a sentence?

• An action verb expresses an action performed by the subject.

• An action verb is a type of adjective.

• An action verb indicates a state of being.

• An action verb describes a noun in a sentence.

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

• runs

• sleeps

• jumps

• barks

Choose the action verb: 'She sings beautifully.'

• writes

• paints

• sings

• dances

Fill in the blank with an action verb: 'He ___ to the store.'

• drove

• ran

• flew

• went

Identify the action verb: 'They are playing soccer.'

• jumping

• playing

• kicking

• running

What is the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

• fence

• cat

• over

• jumped

Choose the correct action verb: 'The baby ___ (cry/crying) loudly.'

• yell

• cry

• scream

• whimper

Identify the action verb: 'We will travel to the beach.'

• beach

• travel

• to

• will

Write a sentence using the action verb 'dance.'

• We like to swim in the pool.

• They prefer to read books quietly.

• She loves to dance under the stars.

• He enjoys to sing loudly.

What action verb describes what you do in school?

• eat

• sleep

• learn

• play