Verbs and Action Words

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Remember: A verb is an action word. It tells us what someone or something is doing.

Part 1: Circle the verb in each sentence

1. The dog barks loudly at night.

2. Sarah jumps over the puddle.

3. The children play in the park.

4. My brother reads a book every evening.

5. The bird flies high in the sky.

6. We eat dinner at six o'clock.

7. The cat sleeps on the soft cushion.

8. Tom writes a letter to his friend.

Part 2: Choose the best verb to complete each sentence

Word Bank: runs | swims | dances | climbs | sings | paints | kicks | bakes

1. The fish __________________ in the pond.

2. My mum __________________ a cake for my birthday.

3. The athlete __________________ very fast in the race.

4. The artist __________________ a beautiful picture.

5. The monkey __________________ up the tall tree.

6. The football player __________________ the ball into the goal.

7. My sister __________________ her favourite song.

8. The ballerina __________________ gracefully on stage.

Part 3: Write your own sentences

Use these verbs to write complete sentences:

1. hop

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2. laugh

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3. draw

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