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Grade 1 Action Verbs Worksheet

About this worksheet

Action verbs tell what someone or something does. First graders meet action words all day in stories and directions, but they may not yet notice that a verb is the word that makes a sentence move. This worksheet uses short, lively complete sentences so children can connect the action to its subject. They will find the action word, select a verb that makes sense, and compare sentences with different actions. The goal is not to memorize a long list of labels. It is to see that a sentence about a dog, a child, or a bird needs a word that tells what happens. Ask your child to act out the verb after answering. Moving like a rabbit hops or a drummer taps makes the meaning memorable. Then reread the sentence together and listen for the word that shows the action.

What your child will learn

Identify action verbs
Choose verbs that fit meaning
Tell what a verb does
Read action words in context

Worked example

In ‘The rabbit hops over a log,’ hops is the action verb because it tells what the rabbit does.

Common mistake

Choosing the animal or person doing the action instead of the action word.

Helpful hint

Ask, ‘What does the subject do?’

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with action verbs?: Choosing the animal or person doing the action instead of the action word.
How can I help my child with action verbs?: Ask, ‘What does the subject do?’
Are these 1st grade grammar worksheets free to print?: Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.