Summary
What is a verb? This grammar lesson explains action verbs (and being verbs) and shows how to find and use them in sentences, with lots of examples. A solid grammar-block resource for grades 1–3.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A verb is a word that shows action or a state of being.
- What does a verb do in a sentence?
- Can you act out three action verbs?
- In “the dog runs fast,” which word is the verb?
- Why can't most sentences work without a verb?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: verb, action, being, sentence.
Try it: Write three sentences about your morning. Circle the verb in each one.