Verbs — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each action word by following the dotted lines.
1. walk
2. swim
3. dance
4. draw
5. sleep
6. talk
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. The word 'swim' tells what someone does.
The word 'swim' tells what someone does — it is an action verb.
2. A verb describes an activity or action.
A verb describes an activity or action that someone or something does.
3. The word 'dance' tells you what a person can do.
'dance' tells what a person can do — it is an action verb.
4. Verbs are also called action words.
Verbs are also called action words because they describe what people and things do.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. Walk, sleep, and talk are verbs.
True False
True. Walk, sleep, and talk all describe actions — they are all verbs.
2. The word 'happy' is a verb.
True False
False. 'happy' is an adjective (describing word). Verbs describe actions.
3. A verb can tell what an animal does.
True False
True. Verbs can tell what animals do too. 'The dog barks.' 'The bird flies.'