Action Verb

1. Which of the following is an action verb?

• Is

• Who

• Run

• Seem

2. Which sentence contains an action verb?

• The sky is blue

• The boy is walking

• The dog was happy

• The candy is small

3. What is the difference between a transitive and an intransitive action verb?

• A transitive action verb needs a direct object, an intransitive verb does not

• A transitive action verb shows a state of being, an intransitive verb shows an action

• A intransitive action verb is always in the past tense, an intransitive verb is in the present tense

• There is no difference

4. Which of the following is an example of a transitive action verb?

• She laughed

• The bird flew

• The boy ate the apple

• The sun shines

5. Which of the following is an example of an intransitive action verb?

• He wrote a letter

• The dog barked

• The girl pointed a picture

• The teacher gave a test

6. Which question helps you find the action verb in a sentence?

• Who is the subject?

• What is happening?

• What is being described?

• What is the objective?

7. Which of the following is NOT a common action verb?

• Run

• Appear

• Sing

• Jump

8. Using action verbs in writing can make your writing:

• More boring

• More descriptive

• More confusing

• More formal

9. Why is it important to use action verbs in writing?

• They create a more passive tone

• They make your writing more lively and engaging

• They are always more grammatically correct

• They are more sophisticated than other types of verb

10. Which sentence uses an action verb to create a strong image?

• The boy was tired

• The bird sang beautifully

• The dog seem happy

• The sun is shining brightly