Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Task:
Underline or circle the
verbs in each sentence.
A
verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In these sentences, we are looking for words that show what is happening.
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1. The leaves blew in the wind.
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"blew" is the verb. It describes the action of the leaves moving.
✔ Verb: blew
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2. The lights shone bright.
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"shone" is the verb. It’s the past tense of "shine," showing the action of the lights glowing.
✔ Verb: shone
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3. She rides her bike to school each day.
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"rides" is the verb. It describes the action she performs.
✔ Verb: rides
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4. Tom's car door broke.
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"broke" is the verb. It shows the action of the door breaking.
✔ Verb: broke
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5. He drove his new car to work.
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"drove" is the verb. It describes the action of driving.
✔ Verb: drove
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6. Three dogs jumped up and down.
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"jumped" is the verb. It shows the action of the dogs.
✔ Verb: jumped
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7. Sarah screamed very loudly.
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"screamed" is the verb. It describes the action Sarah performed.
✔ Verb: screamed
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✔ Final Answers (Verbs to underline or circle):
1.
blew
2.
shone
3.
rides
4.
broke
5.
drove
6.
jumped
7.
screamed
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These are all
action verbs, which describe physical actions. Each sentence has only one main verb.
Let me know if you'd like a version with the verbs circled or underlined!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nouns and verbs worksheet for 2nd grade.
