Action Verbs
Verbs are action words! They tell us what someone or something is doing. Run, jump, eat, sleep — these are all verbs!
What Is a Verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action or something happening. Verbs are sometimes called doing words.
Common action verbs:
Verbs in Sentences
Every sentence needs a verb! Find the action word to spot the verb.
The frog jumps over the log.
Mia reads her book.
The birds fly in the sky.
We eat lunch at school.
The orange words are the verbs!
Key Vocabulary
Verb
An action word — it tells us what someone or something does.
Action
Something you do, like run, jump, eat, or sing.
Doing Word
Another name for a verb — a word that describes doing something.
Sentence
A group of words with a noun and a verb that makes a complete idea.
Knowledge Check
Choose the best answer and click Check Answer!
1. Which word is a verb?
2. Find the verb: 'The dog runs fast.'
3. Which sentence has a verb?
4. Which word is NOT a verb?
5. Which pair are both verbs?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●A verb is an action or doing word, like run, eat, swim, and read.
- ●Every sentence needs a verb to tell us what is happening.
- ●To find a verb, ask: 'What is being done in this sentence?'
- ●Verbs can describe physical actions (run) or mental actions (think, know).