A verb is a word that in syntax conveys an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. In the usual description of English, the basic form, with or without the particle to, is the infinitive. In many languages, verbs are inflected to encode tense, aspect, mood, and voice.
1. By Mrs. Caro
2. VERBS A verb shows action. There’s no doubt! It tells what the subject does, Like sing and shout! Action verbs are fun to do! Now it’s time to name a few! So clap your hands and join our rhyme! Say those verbs in record time! Wiggle, Jiggle, Turn around Raise your arms and stomp the ground! Shake your finger and wink your eye! Wave those action verbs GOODBYE!
3. These are Action Verbs: coughed clap swallowed awake sang ride ran
4. To find the verb: Locate the subject Then ask yourself, “What is it doing?” The dog barked. Who? dog “What did the dog do?” barked The verb is barked, it’s what the dog is doing.
5. Let’s Practice: The big lion roared loudly. Who? Lion “What did the lion do?” roared The verb is roared, it’s what the lion is doing.
6. Let’s Practice: The lighthouse shines brightly. What? lighthouse “What does the lighthouse do?” shines The verb is shines, it’s what the lighthouse does.
7. Let’s Practice: The snowman waves his hat to us. Who? Snowman “What did the snowman do?” waves The verb is waves, it’s what the snowman is doing.
8. Let’s Practice: Alexander takes his bath. Who? Alexander “What does Alexander do?” takes The verb is takes, it’s what Alexander is doing.
9. Let’s Practice: Sally dances in the recital. Who? Sally “What does Sally do?” dances The verb is dances, it’s what Sally is doing.
10. Let’s Practice: Mrs. Smith arrives late. Who? Mrs. Smith “What did Mrs. Smith do?” arrives The verb is arrives, it’s what Mrs. Smith does.
11. Let’s Practice: Stars shine brightly at night. What? stars “What did the stars do?” shine The verb is shine, it’s what the stars are doing.
12. Let’s Practice: Time flies when you’re having fun. What? time “What does time do?” flies The verb is flies, it’s what time is doing.
13. Let’s Practice: Tommy plays baseball every year. Who? Tommy “What does Tommy do?” plays The verb is plays, it’s what Tommy does.
14. Let’s Practice: Jacob beats on his drum all day. Who? Jacob “What does Jacob do?” beats The verb is beats, it’s what Jacob is doing.
15. Let’s Practice: The bumble bee buzzes near the flower. What? bee “What does the bee do?” buzzes The verb is buzzes, it’s what the bee is doing.