Bossy Or

What are "bossy verbs"?

• Suggest something to do

• Tell you what to do

• Assume what you should do

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the function of a 'bossy verb' in a sentence?

• To suggest an action

• To command an action

• To describe an action

• To question an action

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following sentences contains a 'bossy verb'?

• She might go to the store.

• Please sit down.

• He is running fast.

• They are thinking about it.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Identify the 'bossy verb' in the sentence: 'Close the door.'

• Close

• The

• Door

• None

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

What is another term for 'bossy verbs'?

• Imperative verbs

• Interrogative verbs

• Descriptive verbs

• Passive verbs

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Choose the sentence that uses a 'bossy verb' correctly.

• She can swim.

• Run to the store.

• They were happy.

• He is tall.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

In the sentence 'Please pass the salt,' which word is the 'bossy verb'?

• Please

• Pass

• The

• Salt

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which sentence is an example of using a 'bossy verb' in a polite way?

• Shut the window.

• Could you please open the door?

• Run faster!

• Jump now!

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is the effect of using 'bossy verbs' in writing?

• To make the writing more descriptive

• To give clear instructions

• To ask questions

• To express feelings

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which of the following is NOT a 'bossy verb'?

• Run

• Jump

• Think

• Sit

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4