Verbs Worksheets for Kindergarten

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Kindergartners take their first big step into grammar when they learn about verbs, the action words that bring sentences to life.

Understanding verbs helps young learners describe what people, animals, and characters do, which builds a foundation for reading comprehension and writing simple sentences. At this age, children often confuse verbs with nouns, especially when an action word looks unfamiliar, and many struggle to spot the verb hiding inside a longer sentence.

Our verbs worksheets give kindergartners gentle, hands-on practice through tracing, fill-in-the-blank prompts, true-or-false questions, matching activities, and beginner multiple choice challenges. Before this skill, children typically practiced naming objects and identifying nouns; afterward, they will explore verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and writing complete sentences in first grade. By learning that words like run, jump, and sing show action, kindergartners gain the vocabulary and confidence they need to talk about stories, retell events, and start writing their own short sentences with clear meaning every single school day.

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Easy

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each action word by following the dotted lines.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. A verb is an

2. The word 'run' is a

3. Verbs tell us what a

4. The word 'jump' is an

Part C: True or False

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. A verb is an action word.

T F

2. The word 'cat' is a verb.

T F

3. Run, jump, and sing are all verbs.

T F

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Easy

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each action word by following the dotted lines.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. The word 'swim' tells what someone

2. A verb describes an

3. The word 'dance' tells you what a person can

4. Verbs are also called

Part C: True or False

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. Walk, sleep, and talk are verbs.

T F

2. The word 'happy' is a verb.

T F

3. A verb can tell what an animal does.

T F

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Easy

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A verb tells what a person or animal

2. The word clap is an

3. Push and pull are both

4. Verbs tell us about things we can

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Clap, push, and pour are all verbs.

T F

2. The word table is a verb.

T F

3. A verb tells what you can do.

T F

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Easy

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A verb is a word that shows

2. The word skip tells what someone

3. Stomp and spin are

4. Every sentence needs a

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Spin and skip are verbs.

T F

2. The word red is a verb.

T F

3. Animals can do verbs too.

T F

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Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. In the sentence 'The dog runs fast,' the verb is

2. In 'The bird sings a song,' the action word is

3. A verb tells what someone

4. In 'She eats an apple,' the verb is

5. The word 'jumped' tells an action that happened in the

6. In 'They play at the park,' the verb is

7. A verb shows

8. In 'He reads a book,' the word 'reads' is a

9. Verbs can also show a state of being, like the word

Part B: Match the Sentences

Match each sentence to the verb it contains.

The cat sleeps on the mat.

→

draws

Birds fly in the sky.

We eat lunch together.

→

sleeps

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Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. In 'The frog hops on the lily pad,' the verb is

2. In 'A dog barks at the cat,' the action word is

3. In 'We walk to school,' the verb is

4. The verb 'jumped' tells that the action happened in the

5. In 'She smiles at her friend,' the verb is

6. A verb must be in every complete

7. In 'They build a sandcastle,' the verb is

8. The verb 'is' shows a state of

9. In 'He waves goodbye,' the verb is

Part B: Match the Verbs

Match each verb to a sentence where it fits.

swim

→

The children ___ the tree.

bake

→

Fish ___ in the ocean.

climb

→

She ___ quietly in class.

Verbs

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In The baby claps her hands, the verb is

2. In He stirs the soup, the action word is

3. A verb can tell what a

4. In She pours the milk, the verb is

5. In The boy digs in the sand, the verb is

6. An action word is called a

7. In We mop the floor, the verb is

8. In The cat licks its paw, the verb is

9. In Dad cooks dinner, the verb is

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

wash

→

I ___ my face with a towel.

fold

→

She ___ the toy from the shelf.

wipe

→

He ___ the clothes neatly.

grab

→

We ___ our hands with soap.

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Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In The girl hops on one foot, the verb is

2. In He peeks behind the door, the action word is

3. Verbs are words that show

4. In She hugs her teddy bear, the verb is

5. In The wind blows the leaves, the verb is

6. In We sit on the rug, the verb is

7. In He tosses the ball to me, the verb is

8. A doing word is also called a

9. In They hide behind the tree, the verb is

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

cry

→

Dad can ___ the broken toy.

yell

→

The baby may ___ when hungry.

roll

→

We ___ the ball down the hill.

fix

→

Do not ___ in the library.

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Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. Which word is a verb?

2. Which sentence has a verb?

3. What is the verb in 'She sings a song'?

4. Which verb tells about the PAST?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. Every complete sentence needs a noun and a

2. In 'The bird flew away,' the verb is

3. A verb that ends in -ed usually tells about the

4. In 'We are happy,' the verb 'are' is a state of

5. The verbs 'am, is, are, was, were' are all

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Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. Which word is NOT a verb?

2. What is the verb in 'The children played in the park'?

3. Which verb is in the PRESENT tense?

4. Which sentence uses a verb INCORRECTLY?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. In 'The puppy chased the ball,' the verb is

2. A verb in the present tense tells what is happening

3. The verb 'was' tells about the

4. In 'They are my friends,' the verb is

5. A sentence without a verb is

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Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word is a verb?

2. What is the verb in The boy kicks the ball?

3. Which word is NOT a verb?

4. Which verb tells about the PAST?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In She tossed the coin, the verb is

2. When a verb ends in -ing it tells what is happening

3. In He lifts the heavy box, the verb is

4. The word chopped tells about the

5. In We mix the paint together, the verb is

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Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word is a verb?

2. What is the verb in Mom folds the laundry?

3. Which verb is in the PRESENT tense?

4. Which sentence is MISSING a verb?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In The puppy tugs the rope, the verb is

2. A verb in the past tense tells what already

3. In She peeks out the window, the verb is

4. The word snapping has the ending

5. In They mop the kitchen floor, the verb is

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What You'll Learn

These verbs worksheets help kindergarten students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

Verb Identification: Recognize action words and state-of-being verbs in sentences
Action Verbs: Identify words that show physical and mental actions
Verb Tenses: Understand and use past, present, and future verb forms
Subject-Verb Agreement: Match singular and plural verbs to their subjects
Sentence Building: Create complete sentences with appropriate verb choices

Skills Covered

VerbsAction WordsVerb TensesGrammarParts of SpeechSentence Structure

How to Use These Worksheets

Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Mixing up verbs with nouns or adjectives, especially calling describing words like 'happy' or 'big' verbs because they sound important in a sentence.
Forgetting that small everyday words like 'is,' 'was,' and 'are' are also verbs, since they don't look like obvious actions you can act out.
Picking the wrong word as the verb in a sentence by choosing the noun that does the action (like 'dog') instead of the action itself (like 'runs').

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a verb in kindergarten language?

In kindergarten, a verb is simply taught as an action word — something a person, animal, or thing can do. Examples include run, jump, eat, sing, and sleep. Teachers keep the definition concrete by acting verbs out so five and six year olds can connect the word to a movement they recognize.

How do I teach my kindergartner to find verbs in a sentence?

Read a short sentence aloud and ask, 'What is happening?' or 'What is the person doing?' The answer is usually the verb. Point to one word at a time and ask if you can act it out. If yes, it's likely a verb. Repeat with three or four simple sentences daily.

What verbs should a kindergartner know?

Kindergartners should recognize common action words from daily life like run, walk, jump, eat, sleep, sing, dance, play, read, draw, swim, and talk. These verbs match their everyday vocabulary, making it easier to connect spoken language to written words and to use them in their own beginning sentences.

Why do kindergartners learn verbs before tenses?

Five-year-olds need to first understand the concept that some words show action before they can grasp how those actions change with time. Tenses involve abstract thinking about past, present, and future, which usually develops more fully in first and second grade after the basic verb concept is solid.

How are verbs different from nouns for young learners?

Tell kindergartners that nouns are people, places, animals, or things you can see and touch, while verbs are what those things do. A dog is a noun, but the dog 'barks' — that's the verb. Acting out verbs while pointing at noun pictures makes the difference clear and memorable.

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Can I use these in my classroom?

Absolutely! Teachers are welcome to print and use these worksheets in their classrooms. Make as many copies as needed for your students.

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