tips on word formation
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Verbs
By Mrs. Caro
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VERBSA verb shows action.There’s no doubt!It tells what the subject does,Like sing and shout!Action verbs are fun to do!Now it’s time to name a few!So clap your hands and join our rhyme!Say those verbs in record time!Wiggle, Jiggle, Turn aroundRaise your arms and stomp the ground!Shake your finger and wink your eye!Wave those action verbs GOODBYE!
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coughed
swallowed
awake
ranride
sang
These are Action Verbs:
clap
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To find the verb:Locate the subjectThen ask yourself, “What is it doing?”
The dog barked.
Who?
barked
dog
“What did the dog do?”
The verb is barked, it’s what the dog is doing.
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The big lion roared loudly.
Who?
roared
Lion
“What did the lion do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is roared, it’s what the lion is doing.
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The lighthouse shines brightly.
What?
shines
lighthouse“What does the lighthouse do?”
The verb is shines, it’s what the lighthouse does.
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
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The snowman waves his hat to us.
Who?
waves
Snowman
“What did the snowman do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is waves, it’s what the snowman is doing.
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Alexander takes his bath.
Who?
takes
Alexander
“What does Alexander do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is takes, it’s what Alexander is doing.
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Sally dances in the recital.
Who?
dances
Sally
“What does Sally do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is dances, it’s what Sally is doing.
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Mrs. Smith arrives late.
Who?
arrives
Mrs. Smith
“What did Mrs. Smith do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is arrives, it’s what Mrs. Smith does.
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Stars shine brightly at night.
What?
shine
stars
“What did the stars do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is shine, it’s what the stars are doing.
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Time flies when you’re having fun.
What?
flies
time
“What does time do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is flies, it’s what time is doing.
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Tommy plays baseball every year.
Who?
plays
Tommy
“What does Tommy do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is plays, it’s what Tommy does.
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Jacob beats on his drum all day.
Who?
beats
Jacob
“What does Jacob do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is beats, it’s what Jacob is doing.
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The bumble bee buzzes near the flower.
What?
buzzes
bee
“What does the bee do?”
Let’s Practice:Let’s Practice:
The verb is buzzes, it’s what the bee is doing.
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