Verbs — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The frog can hop very high.
Frogs use their strong legs to jump up off the ground, and that action is called hopping, so hop fits.
2. I draw a picture with crayons.
Making a picture with crayons is the action of drawing, so draw is the verb that belongs here.
3. We eat our food at the table.
Chewing and swallowing food is called eating, so eat is the right action word for this sentence.
4. He can lift the heavy box.
Picking up something heavy and raising it up takes the action of lifting, so lift is the missing word.
5. She will kick the ball to me.
Sending a ball with your foot is called kicking, which makes kick the right action word.
6. They run together at recess.
Moving fast on your feet at recess is called running, so run is the verb that fits here.
7. The baby likes to clap.
Babies often hit their hands together to make a sound, and that action is called clapping, so clap fits.
8. I hug my mom goodbye.
Wrapping your arms around your mom to say goodbye is called hugging, so hug is the right verb.
9. We smile when we are happy.
When we feel happy, our mouths turn up, and that action is called smiling, so smile is the missing word.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
hop
→ jump on one foot
hold someone close
eat
→ chew and swallow
jump on one foot
kick
→ hit with your foot
chew and swallow
hug
→ hold someone close
hit with your foot
Hop means to jump on one foot, like a bunny does. Eat means to chew and swallow food. Kick means to hit with your foot, like kicking a ball. Hug means to hold someone close with your arms.