Verbs for kids

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Examples of action verbs include run, jump, swim, and eat.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly'?

Back

The verb is 'barks'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'She is _______ a book.'

Back

reading.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the past tense of 'swim'?

Back

swam.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

Back

The verb is 'playing'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What type of verb is 'to be'?

Back

'To be' is a linking verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Complete the sentence: 'He _______ his homework every day.'

Back

does.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

Back

A transitive verb requires a direct object, while an intransitive verb does not.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a transitive verb.

Back

She kicked the ball.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A