Verbs — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. throw
2. catch
3. pull
4. push
5. draw
6. wave
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. He can throw the ball.
A ball is something you send through the air with your hand, so throw is the action that fits here.
2. She will draw the picture.
Making a picture is the action of drawing, so draw is the verb that belongs in this sentence.
3. They pull the wagon.
A wagon moves when you grip the handle and bring it along behind you, which is why pull is the right action.
4. I wave to my friend.
Saying hello to a friend with your hand is called waving, so wave is the action word that fits.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word push is a verb.
True False
True. Push is a verb because it names an action you can do, like pushing a door open.
2. The word happy is a verb.
True False
False. Happy is not a verb because it tells how someone feels, not an action they do.
3. The word catch is a verb.
True False
True. Catch is a verb because it names something you do, like catching a ball with your hands.