Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying
action verbs in the given sentences. An
action verb is a verb that describes an action performed by the subject of the sentence. The goal is to highlight these verbs in blue.
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### Definitions and Guidelines:
1.
Action Verb: A verb that describes an action or activity.
2. The task requires highlighting the action verbs in the provided sentences.
#### Sentences to Analyze:
1.
We traveled to the beach.
- Action: "traveled"
- Highlight:
traveled
2.
Wash the dishes, please.
- Action: "wash"
- Highlight:
wash
3.
Wyatt kicked the ball into the goal just as the game ended. (2)
- Actions: "kicked," "ended"
- Highlights:
kicked,
ended
4.
I like watermelon.
- No action verb here; "like" is a linking verb.
- Highlight: None
5.
Bree tripped over the curb and fell. (2)
- Actions: "tripped," "fell"
- Highlights:
tripped,
fell
6.
I know the answer!
- No action verb here; "know" is a linking verb.
- Highlight: None
7.
Make a wish before you blow out the candle. (2)
- Actions: "make," "blow"
- Highlights:
make,
blow
8.
Angie lost her calculator.
- Action: "lost"
- Highlight:
lost
Final Answer:
Here are the sentences with the action verbs highlighted in bold:
1.
We traveled to the beach.
- Highlight:
traveled
2.
Wash the dishes, please.
- Highlight:
wash
3.
Wyatt kicked the ball into the goal just as the game ended. (2)
- Highlights:
kicked,
ended
4.
I like watermelon.
- Highlight: None
5.
Bree tripped over the curb and fell. (2)
- Highlights:
tripped,
fell
6.
I know the answer!
- Highlight: None
7.
Make a wish before you blow out the candle. (2)
- Highlights:
make,
blow
8.
Angie lost her calculator.
- Highlight:
lost
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. traveled, 2. wash, 3. kicked, ended, 5. tripped, fell, 7. make, blow, 8. lost}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of action verbs and linking verbs worksheet answers.