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Verbs
What is an action verb?
A verb is one of the most important parts of the sentence. It tells the subjects actions, events, or state of being. It is always found in the predicate of a sentence. A verb that shows action is called an action verb.
coughed
swallowed
awake
ranride
sang
These are Action Verbs:
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To find the verb:Locate the subjectThen ask yourself, “What is it doing?”
The dog barked.
Who?
barked
dog
“What did the dog do?”
The verb is barked, it’s what the dog is doing.
The big lion roared loudly.
Who?
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is roared, it’s what the lion is doing.
Exercises 1. Circle the verb on each sentence:
The lighthouse shines brightly.
What?
The verb is shines, it’s what the lighthouse does.
The snowman waves his hat to us.
Who?
The verb is waves, it’s what the snowman is doing.
Alexander takes his bath.
Who?
The verb is takes, it’s what Alexander is doing.
Sally dances in the recital.
Who?
The verb is dances, it’s what Sally is doing.
Mrs. Smith arrives late.
Who?
The verb is arrives, it’s what Mrs. Smith does.
Stars shine brightly at night.
What?
The verb is shine, it’s what the stars are doing.
Time flies when you’re having fun.
What?
The verb is flies, it’s what time is doing.
Tommy plays baseball every year.
Who?
The verb is plays, it’s what Tommy does.
Jacob beats on his drum all day.
Who?
The verb is beats, it’s what Jacob is doing.
The bumble bee buzzes near the flower.
What?
The verb is buzzes, it’s what the bee is doing.
