Verbs — Answer Key
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 hops.
The verb is "hops" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
2. In He peeks behind the door, the action word is peeks.
The verb is "peeks" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
3. Verbs are words that show action.
Verbs are action words that show what is happening, like hop, eat, or clap.
4. In She hugs her teddy bear, the verb is hugs.
The verb is "hugs" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
5. In The wind blows the leaves, the verb is blows.
The verb is "blows" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
6. In We sit on the rug, the verb is sit.
The verb is "sit" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
7. In He tosses the ball to me, the verb is tosses.
The verb is "tosses" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
8. A doing word is also called a verb.
An action word is also called a verb. Verbs tell us what people, animals, or things do.
9. In They hide behind the tree, the verb is hide.
The verb is "hide" because it is the action word that tells what is being done in the sentence.
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
→ The baby may ___ when hungry.
Dad can ___ the broken toy.
yell
→ Do not ___ in the library.
The baby may ___ when hungry.
roll
→ We ___ the ball down the hill.
We ___ the ball down the hill.
fix
→ Dad can ___ the broken toy.
Do not ___ in the library.
Each verb matches the place where you usually do that action.