Lesson 1 Parts of Speech – Verbs
Verbs are the most important words in a sentence. Verbs are the first of the eight parts of speech that we will be studying. Most verbs are action words, but a few verbs indicate state of being or existence. The first lessons will be about verbs, and how they are recognized and used.
Find the verbs in the following sentences. They are action verbs.
The wolf ran across the sand.
Sit down.
The dog barked at the man.
Answers:
The verbs in the sentences are ran, sit, and barked. All three verbs are action verbs since they show action. Action verbs are the most common verbs.
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Action Verbs
A verb tells of an action or state of being.
Some verbs indicate action, even if the action is unseen.
An action verb tells that something is happening, has happened, or will happen.
Examples:
Christy listens.
The Patriots lost.
A shark surfaced.
The crew waited.
A. Circle the action verb in each sentence.
1.The plane lost an engine.
2.The brakes squealed.
3.Something glittered at the bottom of the pool.
4.We played football after school.
5.Scrub the pan with that rag.
6.Who helped you?
7.Ted bought an ant farm for his niece.
8.Craig has a cold.
9.The hound howled at the moon.
10.Every year new trends appear.
11.That radio station only plats rock music.
12.The scientist checked the test tubes.
13.Paramedics arrived at the scene.
14.Our houseguests finally left.
15.Claire rarely drinks milk.
16.During the winter the pool closes.
17.Lou made bacon and eggs.
18.Some cars have diesel engines.
19.Molly examined the envelope.
20.Warren swam in the lake
B.Write ten sentences using action verbs.