Action verbs are words that tell what a person, animal, or thing does. They show an action you can see or sometimes imagine.
Ask yourself: “What is the subject doing?” The answer is the action verb.
Action verbs make sentences clear and lively. They tell exactly what is happening, so the reader can picture the event.
Stronger action verbs make your writing more interesting to read.
Action verbs can describe many kinds of movements or tasks. Here are some common action verbs students often use:
Try using a variety of action verbs to make your sentences more exciting.
Action verbs show what the subject of the sentence is doing. They are an important part of complete sentences.
Remember: Every complete sentence needs a verb. Look for the action to check if your sentence is complete.
When you write with action verbs, you help your reader understand exactly what is happening. They make stories, reports, and everyday writing clear and strong.
Good writing uses action verbs to guide the reader step by step through what happens.