Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Task:
Underline the
verbs in each sentence.
A
verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Common verbs include *run*, *eat*, *play*, *is*, etc.
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Now, let's go through each sentence and identify the verb(s):
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1.
James ate two pieces of cake.
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ate → This is the past tense of "eat," which is an action.
✔ Verb:
ate
2.
Mary runs to school every day.
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runs → This is the present tense of "run."
✔ Verb:
runs
3.
Peter and Simon play tennis on the weekend.
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play → Action performed by Peter and Simon.
✔ Verb:
play
4.
He rides his bike on the weekends.
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rides → Present tense of "ride."
✔ Verb:
rides
5.
She eats pizza on Friday nights.
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eats → Present tense of "eat."
✔ Verb:
eats
6.
Patrick plays ice hockey and baseball.
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plays → Action of playing sports.
✔ Verb:
plays
7.
They all drink six cups of water a day.
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drink → Action of consuming.
✔ Verb:
drink
8.
Their soccer team wins all the time.
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wins → Past tense (or present tense) of "win."
✔ Verb:
wins
9.
She likes her new car a lot.
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likes → Expresses feeling or preference.
✔ Verb:
likes
10.
Jim's new house is big.
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is → Linking verb (describes a state of being).
✔ Verb:
is
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Final Answer (with verbs underlined):
> 1. James
ate two pieces of cake.
> 2. Mary
runs to school every day.
> 3. Peter and Simon
play tennis on the weekend.
> 4. He
rides his bike on the weekends.
> 5. She
eats pizza on Friday nights.
> 6. Patrick
plays ice hockey and baseball.
> 7. They all
drink six cups of water a day.
> 8. Their soccer team
wins all the time.
> 9. She
likes her new car a lot.
> 10. Jim's new house
is big.
✔ All verbs have been correctly identified and underlined.
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Explanation:
- Most verbs here are
action verbs (e.g., eat, run, play, ride).
- Sentence 10 uses
"is", which is a
linking verb (it connects the subject to a description), but it's still a verb.
- The verbs are all in either
present or
past tense, depending on the context.
This exercise helps students recognize verbs as the core of sentences — they tell us what the subject is doing or being.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identifying verbs worksheet.
