Action words tell what someone or something is doing. They are also called verbs. These words show movement or an activity in a sentence.
If you can ask, “What is happening?” the answer will often be an action word.
Action words make sentences more clear and lively. They show what the subject of the sentence is doing.
Look for the action word after the subject of the sentence. It tells what is happening.
Some action words show movements we can see, while others describe actions we cannot see. Both kinds are important in sentences.
Not all actions are things you can see. Some actions happen in your mind, like “remember” or “imagine.”
To find the action word in a sentence, ask yourself: “What is the person, animal, or thing doing?” The answer is usually the action word.
Try covering the sentence and ask, “Who or what is it about?” and then, “What are they doing?”
Using action words helps us write stronger sentences. Practice by choosing action words that clearly show what is happening.
Stronger action words make your sentences more exciting and clear.