Grade 3 Grammar Topic 2: Action Verbs Worksheets - Lets Share ... - Free Printable

Let's solve this step by step.

We are given a list of action verbs:

- grasped
- biked
- climbed
- caught
- walked
- lifted
- laughed
- ran
- scattered
- jumped
- skipped
- giggled

Our task is to choose the most appropriate action verb from this list to complete each sentence logically and grammatically.

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Sentence 64: *Olaf ____________ to the store.*

We need an action that shows how Olaf went to the store. Possible verbs: biked, walked, ran, skipped, jumped, climbed?

- "Climbed" doesn't make sense (no hill or ladder mentioned).
- "Jumped" or "skipped" might be possible but less likely for going to the store.
- "Biked", "walked", or "ran" are all plausible.

But since it's a common way to travel, "walked" is neutral and most likely. But let's see if any other verb fits better.

Wait — "biked" is also very common. Let’s keep both in mind.

But looking at the context, no specific speed or mode is implied. So "walked" is safe.

✔ Answer: walked

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Sentence 65: *Jennifer ____________ across the field.*

"Across the field" suggests movement over a distance.

Possible verbs: ran, walked, skipped, jumped, biked?

"Biked" is unlikely unless specified. "Jumped" doesn’t work for a whole field. "Skipped" could work, but not as common.

"Ran" or "walked" are best.

But "skipped" is fun and possible — maybe she was happy.

But again, “ran” is more typical for moving across a field.

However, "ran" is listed and fits well.

✔ Answer: ran

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Sentence 66: *Marsha ____________ at his joke.*

This is about reacting to a joke.

Verbs related to laughter: laughed, giggled

Both are possible.

"Laughed" is general; "giggled" is lighter, playful.

But without context, "laughed" is the most direct choice.

✔ Answer: laughed

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Sentence 67: *Jeanine ____________ the ball at the last moment.*

She did something with the ball — likely catching it or grabbing it.

Verbs: caught, grasped, lifted, jumped

"Caught" and "grasped" both fit.

"Grasped" implies a strong grip, possibly in a dramatic moment.

"Caught" is standard for catching a ball.

But “at the last moment” suggests urgency — so “caught” is best.

"Grasped" could work too, but "caught" is more natural for a ball.

✔ Answer: caught

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Sentence 68: *The mailman ____________ over the dog.*

He moved over the dog — likely stepping over it.

So, what action? jumped, climbed, stepped?

Only jumped is in the list.

"Jumped over" makes perfect sense.

"Clambered" isn't there, but "jumped" works.

✔ Answer: jumped

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Sentence 69: *The leaves ____________ across the lawn.*

Leaves are blown or moved by wind.

"Scattered" fits perfectly — leaves scatter across the lawn.

"Walked" or "ran"? No — leaves don't walk.

"Scattered" is the only logical choice here.

✔ Answer: scattered

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Sentence 70: *The girls ____________ at the movie.*

They reacted to the movie.

Likely laughing — so laughed or giggled

"Giggled" suggests a light, amused laugh, often associated with comedy or fun.

"Laughed" is more general.

But since it's "the girls", plural, and "at the movie", "giggled" could imply they found it funny or cute.

But "laughed" is still acceptable.

But look: "giggled" is more specific and fitting for a group of girls watching a movie — perhaps a funny scene.

Still, both are possible.

But we must pick one.

Given the options, "giggled" adds a tone of playfulness, which suits girls at a movie.

✔ Answer: giggled

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Final Answers:

64. Olaf walked to the store.
65. Jennifer ran across the field.
66. Marsha laughed at his joke.
67. Jeanine caught the ball at the last moment.
68. The mailman jumped over the dog.
69. The leaves scattered across the lawn.
70. The girls giggled at the movie.

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Summary of Verbs Used:

- walked
- ran
- laughed
- caught
- jumped
- scattered
- giggled

All chosen from the provided list and fit naturally in context.

✔ All sentences are now correctly completed!