Lesson 1

Parts of Speech - Verbs

Verbs are the most important words in a sentence. Verbs are the first of the eight parts of speech that we will be studying. Most verbs are action words, but a few verbs indicate state of being or existence. The first lessons will be about verbs, and how they are recognized and used.

Instructions: Find the verbs in the following sentences. They are action verbs.

1. The wolf ran across the sand.

2. Sit down.

3. The dog barked at the man.

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Answers:

1. ran

2. sit

3. barked

All three verbs are action verbs since they show action. Action verbs are the most common verbs.

DAILY GRAMMAR - - - - by Mr. Johanson

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