Let's solve the verb exercise step by step. The task is to choose the best verb from the list:
play, bark, talk, walk, live to fill in the blanks.
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Sentence 1:
I ________ in America.
- Think about what action or state fits here.
- "Live" means to reside in a place.
- So, "I
live in America" makes sense.
✔ Answer: live
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Sentence 2:
We ________ in park every evening.
- We go for a walk in the park.
- "Walk" is the correct verb here.
- "We
walk in the park every evening."
✔ Answer: walk
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Sentence 3:
They ________ too much in class.
- In class, students often speak.
- "Talk" fits well — "They
talk too much in class."
- This is a common expression.
✔ Answer: talk
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Sentence 4:
Ali and Mark ________ football in ground.
- Playing football is a common activity.
- "Play" is the correct verb.
- "Ali and Mark
play football in the ground." (Note: "in the ground" should probably be "on the ground", but we focus on the verb.)
✔ Answer: play
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Sentence 5:
Dogs usually ________ at night.
- Dogs make noise at night.
- They
bark!
- "Dogs usually
bark at night."
✔ Answer: bark
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Final Answers:
1. I
live in America.
2. We
walk in park every evening.
3. They
talk too much in class.
4. Ali and Mark
play football in ground.
5. Dogs usually
bark at night.
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Explanation:
Each sentence requires a verb that matches the context:
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Live = residing somewhere
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Walk = moving on foot, especially in a park
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Talk = speaking, especially in class
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Play = engaging in a game like football
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Bark = sound made by dogs
These verbs are all
action verbs, which describe what people or animals do — exactly what the lesson is teaching!
✔ All answers are correct and fit naturally in context.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb worksheet for 1st grade.