To find the action verbs, we need to look at each sentence and identify the word that describes what the subject is doing. An action verb shows physical or mental activity.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
Tim is throwing the ball.
* What is Tim doing? He is
throwing.
2.
They bought a new car.
* What did they do? They
bought something.
3.
The cat ran across the road.
* What did the cat do? It
ran.
4.
She slept all night.
* What did she do? She
slept.
5.
Ron painted the house blue.
* What did Ron do? He
painted.
6.
My dog barked.
* What did the dog do? It
barked.
7.
Anna walked to park.
* What did Anna do? She
walked.
8.
Could you help me?
* What is the action being asked for? To
help.
9.
Emma watched the bird's nest.
* What did Emma do? She
watched.
10.
She wrote a letter for Tina.
* What did she do? She
wrote.
Final Answer:
1. throwing
2. bought
3. ran
4. slept
5. painted
6. barked
7. walked
8. help
9. watched
10. wrote
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of english worksheet 3rd grade.