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Verbs
Pretest
Directions: Underline the verbs in the following sentences.
1. We should plan our day.
2. Wilbur might bring me a coffee.
3. Allyn should call ahead of time.
4. I can prepare the meal.
5. We have arranged the classroom
Verbs
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Verbs
Pretest
1. We should plan our day.
2. Wilbur might bring me a coffee.
3. Allyn should call ahead of time.
4. I can prepare the meal.
5. We have arranged the classroom.
Verbs

Verbs
Pretest
Directions: Underline the verbs. Label each as action or linking.
1. Jim gave me a candy bar.
2. Ingrid was sad.
3. The dump truck carried an oversized load.
4. The movies were uninteresting.
5. This appears to be a nice spot.

Verbs KEY
Pretest
Directions: Underline the verbs. Label each as action or linking.
1. Jim gave me a candy bar.
action
2. Ingrid was sad.
linking
3. The dump truck carried an oversized load.
action
4. The movies were uninteresting.
linking
5. This appears to be a nice spot.
linking

Verbs
Directions: Underline the complete verb in the following sentences. Each sentence
has two verbs.
1. We should rearrange our schedules.
2. Kaitlyn will need a blanket.
3. The students have read that book.
4. The weather is making me crazy!
5. Issa and Keith might bring us dinner.
Directions: Underline the complete verb in the following sentences. Do not include
modifiers.
1. I hopefully will wake early tomorrow.
2. You must carefully take notes in class.
3. Greg could never finish that big dinner.
4. Lace and Sophia have always purchased dinner for us.
5. Zoe will not be able to relax on vacation.
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Verbs KEY
Directions: Underline the complete verb in the following sentences. Each sentence
has two verbs.
1. We should rearrange our schedules.
2. Kaitlyn will need a blanket.
3. The students have read that book.
4. The weather is making me crazy!
5. Issa and Keith might bring us dinner.
modifiers.
1. I hopefully will wake early tomorrow.
2. You must carefully take notes in class.
3. Greg could never finish that big dinner.
4. Lace and Sophia have always purchased dinner for us.
5. Zoe will not be able to relax on vacation.

Verbs
modifiers.
1. Shall we write a note?
2. I might eat two hamburgers.
3. That food should be put in the refrigerator.
4. The ice has spoiled my drink.
5. I will play that game.
6. The train has stopped traffic.
7. She has taught her brother the telephone number.
8. The team has achieved success.
9. I must take a nap.
10. Juanita should leave the notes here.
11. Will you wrap the gift?
12. They are sleeping in tents.
13. Hillary could not decide what to do.
14. Actually, Amy may finish the scarf.
15. Are we eating at a restaurant or at home?

Verbs KEY
modifiers.
1. Shall we write a note?
2. I might eat two hamburgers.
3. That food should be put in the refrigerator.
4. The ice has spoiled my drink.
5. I will play that game.
6. The train has stopped traffic.
7. She has taught her brother the telephone number.
8. The team has achieved success.
9. I must take a nap.
10. Juanita should leave the notes here.
11. Will you wrap the gift?
12. They are sleeping in tents.
13. Hillary could not decide what to do.
14. Actually, Amy may finish the scarf.
15. Are we eating at a restaurant or at home?

Verbs
Action Verb: the verb expresses an action.
Linking Verb: the verb links the subject to the predicate.
Directions: Underline each verb. Label each as action or linking.
1. Kint ate all of the sandwich.
2. Tina painted her nails.
3. After a day of work, mom is tired.
4. For dinner, we are making spaghetti.
5. The dog appears slobbery.
6. The hail happened last night.
7. In history, we are working on a group project.
8. Please organize the library books.
9. Shellia gave Herman a sandwich.
10. The team members are eager to start.

Verbs KEY
Action Verb: the verb expresses an action.

Linking Verb: the verb links the subject to the predicate.
Directions: Underline each verb. Label each as action or linking.
1. Kint ate all of the sandwich.

action
2. Tina painted her nails.

action
3. After a day of work, mom is tired.

linking
4. For dinner, we are making spaghetti.

action
5. The dog appears slobbery.

linking
6. The hail happened last night.

action
7. In history, we are working on a group project.

action
8. Please organize the library books.

action
9. Shellia gave Herman a sandwich.

action
10. The team members are eager to start.

linking
Verbs
Directions: Underline the verbs in the following sentences. Label each as action
or linking.
1. Have you seen my binoculars?
2. The children were quiet.
3. That light is in my eyes.
4. Buster, my dog, licks the pool water.
5. Please hand me the phone.
6. Blake is tired from track practice.
7. Tyson watched that movie five times!
8. Yesterday, we were almost late for school.
9. James wanted extra time for the assignment.
10. The pencil appears broken.

Verbs KEY
Directions: Underline the verbs in the following sentences. Label each as action
or linking.
1. Have you seen my binoculars?
action
2. The children were quiet.
linking
3. That light is in my eyes.
linking
4. Buster, my dog, licks the pool water.
action
5. Please hand me the phone.
action
6. Blake is tired from track practice.
linking
7. Tyson watched that movie five times!
action
8. Yesterday, we were almost late for school.
linking
9. James wanted extra time for the assignment.

action
10. The pencil appears broken.

linking

Verbs
Directions: Look at each italicized verb. Identify whether each verb is
action or linking.
1. Jackson ate five pieces of pizza.
2. The volcano burst open.
3. Never has Scott forgotten our anniversary.
4. The pizza tastes salty.
5. We are early for the party.
Directions: Underline the complete verb in the following sentences. Be sure

to include helping verbs.
1. The dogs should not have played in the garbage.
2. Ryanne is helping her dad.
3. The blanket kept me warm.
4. My rooster will wake early tomorrow.
5. Mom is making the hot chocolate.

Verbs KEY
Directions: Look at each italicized verb. Identify whether each verb is

action or linking.
1. Jackson ate five pieces of pizza.
action
2. The volcano burst open.
action
3. Never has Scott forgotten our anniversary.
action
4. The pizza tastes salty.
linking
5. We are early for the party.
linking
Directions: Underline the complete verb in the following sentences. Be sure

to include helping verbs.
1. The dogs should not have played in the garbage.
2. Ryanne is helping her dad.
3. The blanket kept me warm.
4. My rooster will wake early tomorrow.
5. Mom is making the hot chocolate.

Verbs
Mentor sentences
Directions: Read this excerpt from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
“I saw something I liked this morning, and I meant to tell it at dinner, but I forgot,” said Beth...
“When I went to get some oysters for Hannah, Mr. Laurence was in the fish shop, but he didn't
see me, for I kept behind the fish barrel, and he was busy with Mr. Cutter the fishman...”
This paragraph contains ten verbs. Circle all of the verbs.
Action Verb: A verb that tells what the subject is doing. Something is done -
physically or mentally.
Linking Verb: A verb that links or connects part of the predicate to the
sentence’s subject. Linking verbs are sometimes called “state of being” verbs.
Linking Verbs: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been
Linking Verbs (sometimes): act, continue, feel, grow, look, prove, remain, seem,
smell, sound, stand, taste, turn
Write the action verbs from the above paragraph:
Write the linking verbs from the above paragraph:

Verbs KEY
Hint: “to tell” and “to get” are infinitives. Students may ask about
Mentor sentences them, but if I feel students may get confused, I ask them to mark
those out to limit confusion.
Directions: Read this excerpt from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
“I saw something I liked this morning, and I meant to tell it at dinner, but I forgot,” said Beth...
“When I went to get some oysters for Hannah, Mr. Laurence was in the fish shop, but he didn't
see me, for I kept behind the fish barrel, and he was busy with Mr. Cutter the fishman...”
Tip: Remind students that “not” is not part of the verb. “Did see” is considered one verb.
This paragraph contains ten verbs. Circle all of the verbs.
Action Verb: A verb that tells what the subject is doing. Something is done -
physically or mentally.
Linking Verb: A verb that links or connects part of the predicate to the
sentence’s subject. Linking verbs are sometimes called “state of being” verbs.
Linking Verbs: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been
Linking Verbs (sometimes): act, continue, feel, grow, look, prove, remain, seem,
smell, sound, stand, taste, turn
Write the action verbs from the above paragraph:
saw, liked, meant, forgot, said, went, did see, kept
Write the linking verbs from the above paragraph:
was, was

Verbs
Helping verbs
Directions: Underline each verb. Include helping verbs.
1. Where should I put the phone?
2. Maggie produced a beautiful painting.
3. James knew where the cake was hidden.
4. Omar and Scott saw the new movie.
5. The game control has no battery power.
Action and linking verbs

Directions: Underline each verb. Identify each as an action or a linking verb.
1. Jace is tired; he slept poorly last night.
2. I never have too much homework.
3. Josie believes that unicorns really exist.
4. This show seems entertaining.
5. Our teacher was not at school, and the substitute could not find the plans.

Verbs KEY
Helping verbs
Directions: Underline each verb. Include helping verbs.
1. Where should I put the phone?
2. Maggie produced a beautiful painting.
3. James knew where the cake was hidden.
4. Omar and Scott saw the new movie.
5. The game control has no battery power.
Action and linking verbs

Directions: Underline each verb. Identify each as an action or a linking verb.
1. Jace is tired; he slept poorly last night.

linking, action
2. I never have too much homework.

action
3. Josie believes that unicorns really exist.
action, action
4. This show seems entertaining.
linking
5. Our teacher was not at school, and the substitute could not find the plans.
linking, action

Verbs
Directions: Read the following historical summary. Then answer the questions
that follow.
People sometimes confuse Pilgrims and Puritans. In the 1600’s of American history, there were
distinctions between the two groups. Their beliefs centered around religion.
Pilgrims, or “Separatists,” separated from the Church of England. They believed the Church lacked
holiness, and they formed their own churches. Many of these people left England and came to
America.
Puritans believed that the Church of England was the true church. They wanted to “purify” the
Roman Catholic Church from within. They strove for biblical purity. Many Puritans came to
America from England, too.
Both the Pilgrims and Puritans wanted to glorify God, simply in different ways. Those who
traveled to America were faced with difficulties.
1. List four verbs from the summary.
2. List two linking verbs from the summary.
3. List two action verbs from the summary.
4. Verbs are the backbones of sentences. Strong verbs create powerful sentences. Find a
“weak” verb in the nonfiction summary. Rewrite the sentence, using a stronger verb.

Verbs KEY
Directions: Read the following historical summary. Then answer the questions
that follow.
People sometimes confuse Pilgrims and Puritans. In the 1600’s of American history, there were
distinctions between the two groups. Their beliefs centered around religion.
Pilgrims, or “Separatists,” separated from the Church of England. They believed the Church lacked
holiness, and they formed their own churches. Many of these people left England and came to
America.
Puritans believed that the Church of England was the true church. They wanted to “purify” the
Roman Catholic Church from within. They strove for biblical purity. Many Puritans came to
America from England, too.
Both the Pilgrims and Puritans wanted to glorify God, simply in different ways. Those who
traveled to America were faced with difficulties.
1. List four verbs from the summary.

confuse, are, centered, separated, believed, lacked, formed, left, came, believed, was,
wanted, strove, came, wanted, traveled, were faced
2. List two linking verbs from the summary.
were, was
3. List two action verbs from the summary.

confuse, centered, separated, believed, lacked, formed, left, came, believed,
wanted, strove, came, wanted, traveled, were faced
4. Verbs are the backbones of sentences. Strong verbs create powerful sentences. Find a
“weak” verb in the nonfiction summary. Rewrite the sentence, using a stronger verb.
Answers will vary - the passive voice is an example. Those who traveled to America faced
difficulties.

Verbs
Test
1. Tyler is quickly completing his chores.
2. Jen must hang her clothes properly.
3. I will tidy my bedroom.
4. Riley should write a thank-you note.
5. Would you get the mail?
6. Aaron might order a pizza.
7. Are we saving enough money?
8. That bird must really like our back porch.
9. Cooper can hear even a whisper!
Verbs
10. Lily was lifting weights at the gym.

Verbs
Test
1. Tyler is quickly completing his chores.
2. Jen must hang her clothes properly.
3. I will tidy my bedroom.
4. Riley should write a thank-you note.
5. Would you get the mail?
6. Aaron might order a pizza.
7. Are we saving enough money?
8. That bird must really like our back porch.
9. Cooper can hear even a whisper!
Verbs
10. Lily was lifting weights at the gym.

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1. We should plan our day.

2. Wilbur might bring me a coffee.

3. Allyn should call ahead of time.

4. I can prepare the meal.

5. We have arranged the classroom

© Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. We should plan our day.

2. Wilbur might bring me a coffee.

3. Allyn should call ahead of time.

4. I can prepare the meal.

5. We have arranged the classroom.

© Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. Jim gave me a candy bar.

2. Ingrid was sad.

3. The dump truck carried an oversized load.

4. The movies were uninteresting.

5. This appears to be a nice spot.

© Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. Jim gave me a candy bar.

2. Ingrid was sad.

3. The dump truck carried an oversized load.

4. The movies were uninteresting.

5. This appears to be a nice spot.

© Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. We should rearrange our schedules.

2. Kaitlyn will need a blanket.

3. The students have read that book.

4. The weather is making me crazy!

5. Issa and Keith might bring us dinner.

1. I hopefully will wake early tomorrow.

2. You must carefully take notes in class.

3. Greg could never finish that big dinner.

4. Lace and Sophia have always purchased dinner for us.

5. Zoe will not be able to relax on vacation.

©Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. We should rearrange our schedules.

2. Kaitlyn will need a blanket.

3. The students have read that book.

4. The weather is making me crazy!

5. Issa and Keith might bring us dinner.

1. I hopefully will wake early tomorrow.

2. You must carefully take notes in class.

3. Greg could never finish that big dinner.

4. Lace and Sophia have always purchased dinner for us.

5. Zoe will not be able to relax on vacation.

©Language Arts Classroom, LLC

1. Shall we write a note?

2. I might eat two hamburgers.

3. That food should be put in the refrigerator.

4. The ice has spoiled my drink.

5. I will play that game.

6. The train has stopped traffic.

7. She has taught her brother the telephone number.

8. The team has achieved success.