Fun with Verbs!
Let's Learn About Verbs in a Super Cool Way!
What Are Verbs?
A verb is a word that shows action or a state of being. It’s like the part of a sentence that tells you what someone or something is doing or how they are!
For example, in "Emma runs fast," runs is the verb because it shows what Emma is doing. Verbs make sentences exciting!
Examples: jump, sing, is, think
Types of Verbs
Verbs come in different types, like flavors of ice cream! Here are the main ones:
- Action Verbs: Show what someone or something does.
Examples: run, jump, sing, dance - Linking Verbs: Connect the subject to more information about it.
Examples: is, are, seem, become - Helping Verbs: Help the main verb show action or time.
Examples: can, will, have, must - Modal Verbs: Show possibility, ability, or necessity.
Examples: could, should, might, shall - Transitive/Intransitive Verbs: Transitive verbs need an object; intransitive verbs don’t.
Examples: kick (transitive), sleep (intransitive), eat (transitive), smile (intransitive) - Phrasal Verbs: Combine a verb and a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.
Examples: pick up, give up, look after, turn on - Stative Verbs: Describe a state or condition, not an action.
Examples: know, love, think, own
Lots of Verb Examples!
Here are tons of examples with sentences to help you spot verbs everywhere!
Action Verbs
run: I run in the park.
jump: You jump on the trampoline.
sing: She sings a happy song.
dance: He dances with joy.
kick: They kick the soccer ball.
paint: We paint colorful pictures.
swim: The dog swims in the pool.
Linking Verbs
is: The cat is fluffy.
are: You are my best friend.
seem: They seem very happy.
become: She becomes a great artist.
was: He was tired yesterday.
were: We were at the zoo.
feel: I feel super excited.
Helping Verbs
can: I can ride a bike.
will: You will see a movie.
have: She has finished her homework.
must: He must clean his room.
should: We should help our friends.
would: They would love to play.
do: I do my chores every day.
Modal Verbs
could: I could climb the tree.
should: You should wear a jacket.
might: It might rain later.
shall: We shall go to the beach.
may: She may join the game.
would: He would like some cake.
must: They must finish their work.
Transitive/Intransitive Verbs
kick: I kick the ball. (Transitive)
sleep: You sleep soundly. (Intransitive)
eat: She eats an apple. (Transitive)
smile: He smiles happily. (Intransitive)
read: We read a book. (Transitive)
run: They run fast. (Intransitive)
write: I write a story. (Transitive)
Phrasal Verbs
pick up: I pick up my toys.
give up: You give up the game.
look after: She looks after her puppy.
turn on: He turns on the light.
run away: They run away from danger.
put on: We put on our jackets.
take off: The plane takes off soon.
Stative Verbs
know: I know the answer.
love: You love your cat.
think: She thinks about stars.
own: He owns a cool bike.
want: We want some candy.
need: They need new shoes.
like: I like to draw.
Quiz Time!
Test your verb knowledge with this fun quiz!
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