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DD.1 Learn action words (verbs)

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What Is a Verb?

A verb is an action word. Verbs tell what a person, animal, or thing does.

Examples of Verbs:
  • run, jump, play
  • eat, sleep, sing
  • read, write, draw
Helpful to Remember

Verbs show action. If it is something you can do, it is probably a verb.

Verbs in Sentences

A verb tells what is happening in the sentence. Every complete sentence needs a verb.

Examples of Verbs in Sentences:
  • The dog runs fast.
  • The baby sleeps in the crib.
  • The children play outside.
Helpful to Remember

Without a verb, a sentence is not complete. The verb tells the action that happens.

Action Verbs We Use Every Day

Many verbs describe the things children do in daily life, such as moving, eating, or talking.

Common Everyday Verbs:
  • Move: walk, jump, climb
  • Eat/Drink: eat, drink, chew
  • Talk/Listen: talk, shout, listen
  • Learn/Play: read, draw, play
Helpful to Remember

Verbs are everywhere. Notice the actions people, animals, and things do around you.

Singular and Plural with Verbs

Verbs can change when talking about one person (singular) or more than one (plural).

Examples:
  • Singular: The boy runs.
  • Plural: The boys run.
  • Singular: She eats.
  • Plural: They eat.
Helpful to Remember

With one person, we often add -s to the verb. With more than one, the verb usually does not have -s.

Fun Practice with Verbs

Games and activities make learning verbs fun and easy to understand.

Practice Activities:
  • Act It Out: Say a verb and have children act it out.
  • Verb Hunt: Look around the room and tell the actions you see.
  • Sentence Builder: Make a simple sentence and underline the verb.
  • Singular or Plural: Say the action for one person, then for many.
Helpful to Remember

Practicing verbs by moving, speaking, and writing helps children learn faster.

Focus Vocabulary: Verbs

Here are some important words children should know when learning about verbs.

Focus Words:
  • Verb
  • Action
  • Run
  • Jump
  • Play
  • Eat
  • Sleep
  • Singular
  • Plural
Helpful to Remember

Using these words often in class and practice helps children understand and use verbs correctly.