Explore Action Verbs

What is an action verb?

• A verb that only describes a state of being.

• An action verb is a verb that describes what action a subject is performing.

• An adjective that modifies a noun.

• A noun that indicates a person, place, or thing.

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

• barks

• runs

• sleeps

• jumps

Choose the action verb: 'She sings beautifully.'

• sings

• dances

• paints

• writes

Which of the following is an action verb: 'happy', 'jump', 'the'?

• sad

• run

• jump

• thee

Fill in the blank with an action verb: 'He ___ to school every day.'

• runs

• jumps

• walks

• drives

What action verb describes the act of moving quickly on foot?

• stroll

• run

• jog

• walk

Select the action verb: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'

• eats

• purrs

• jumps

• sleeps

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

• kicking

• running

• playing

• scoring

Which sentence contains an action verb: 'The sun shines.' or 'The flowers are pretty.'?

• The sun shines.

• The sky is blue.

• The flowers bloom beautifully.

• The sun is bright.

Choose the correct action verb: 'He ___ a book.' (read, reads, reading)

• readed a book

• readed

• readings

• reads