Let's solve this
Grade 1 Verbs Worksheet step by step. The goal is to
choose the correct verb from the given list to complete each sentence.
Given Verbs to Choose From:
- sitting
- chases
- pick
- eat
- mixes
- came
- walk
- told
- looks
- reads
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Sentence-by-Sentence Analysis:
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1) The cat _________ the mouse.
- Cats often
chase mice.
- "Chases" is the correct verb here (present tense, singular subject).
✔ Answer: chases
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2) The painter _________ the colors.
- Painters
mix colors.
- "Mixes" matches the singular subject "painter".
✔ Answer: mixes
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3) The children _________ to the park.
- Children go to the park by
walking or
coming, but "walk" is a common verb for movement.
- "Walk" is plural (children), so it fits.
✔ Answer: walk
> Note: "came" could also work, but "walk" is more general and fits better with the idea of going to the park.
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4) The slide _________ slippery.
- This describes a state — what the slide
looks like.
- "Looks" is used to describe appearance.
✔ Answer: looks
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5) The teacher _________ the class a story.
- Teachers
read stories to students.
- "Reads" is the present tense for a singular subject.
✔ Answer: reads
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6) Mom _________ the kids to _________ up their toys.
- Mom
told them to do something.
- Then, the kids should
pick up their toys.
- So: "Mom
told the kids to
pick up their toys."
✔ Answers: told, pick
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7) My friend _________ to my house after school.
- "Came" is the past tense of "come", which fits well in a past event.
- "Came" is correct for a singular subject.
✔ Answer: came
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8) Cathy and Emily _________ apple pie while _________ at the table.
- Two people are eating and sitting.
- They
eat apple pie (plural subject → "eat").
- While they are
sitting at the table.
- So: "Cathy and Emily
eat apple pie while
sitting at the table."
✔ Answers: eat, sitting
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Final Answers:
1) The cat
chases the mouse.
2) The painter
mixes the colors.
3) The children
walk to the park.
4) The slide
looks slippery.
5) The teacher
reads the class a story.
6) Mom
told the kids to
pick up their toys.
7) My friend
came to my house after school.
8) Cathy and Emily
eat apple pie while
sitting at the table.
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Summary of Verb Usage:
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Action verbs: chases, mixes, walk, read, pick, eat
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State/observation verbs: looks
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Reporting verbs: told
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Past tense: came
This worksheet helps build understanding of
verb forms and
subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for younger learners!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verbs worksheet grade 1.
