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1) Find the Action Verb ⚡
Underline the action verb in each sentence.
- The boys kick the soccer ball. (example)
- The baby laughs at the silly puppet.
- My grandpa plants tomatoes in spring.
- The squirrel climbed the tall tree.
- We painted bright signs for the play.
2) Present or Past? ⏰
Choose the verb that matches the time clue.
- Yesterday, I to the pond. (walk / walked)
- Today, Dad soup for lunch. (cook / cooks)
- Last night, the dog at the door. (scratch / scratched)
- Every morning, we the plants. (water / watered)
- This afternoon, Mia a picture. (draws / drew)
3) Verb Sort 🗂️
Sort the verbs into present tense and past tense.
jumpplayedwasheshelpedclaplooked
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4) Write a Sentence for Each Verb ✍️
Use the given verb in your own sentence.
5) Make It Better 🌟
Replace the dull verb with a stronger one from the word bank.
racedgobbledtiptoed
- The rabbit went across the field. → The rabbit across the field.
- The boy ate his sandwich. → The boy his sandwich.
- The kitten walked past the sleeping dog. → The kitten past the sleeping dog.
Ex.1: laughs, plants, climbed, painted.
Ex.2: walked, cooks, scratched, water, drew.
Ex.3: Present: jump, washes, clap · Past: played, helped, looked.
Ex.4: Answers vary.
Ex.5: raced, gobbled, tiptoed.