Children learn that a verb is a doing word that tells us what someone or something does. They find verbs in word lists and sentences, choose the verb that makes sense, and write about what they can do at the park. Recognizing verbs helps children build sentences that have both a "who" and a "what happens".
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Completed: Doing Words: Action Verbs
1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.
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About 12 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try What Are They Doing? Verbs in Sentences.
Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Verbs & TensesName
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Doing words tell us what happens. Think: what can I do?
A verb is a doing word. It tells us what someone or something does. Circle the doing word in each row.
Circle the doing word in each sentence and write it on the line.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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