Activity 2: Action Verb Hunt

Welcome to the Action Verb Hunt activity!

In this worksheet, you’ll practice identifying and using action verbs by writing about everyday activities or scenarios. An action verb expresses either a physical or mental action that a subject performs.

Your task for each question is to write a short paragraph of two to four sentences. Have an action verb in every sentence you craft.

Remember, action verbs are the heartbeats of our sentences – they keep the action alive! Ready? Let’s dive in.

Let’s warm up with a quick example:

Example Prompt: Tell us about your pet doing an activity.

  • Example Answer: “Every morning, my dog wakes up and stretches before running to the kitchen for breakfast.”

Explanation: In the sample answer, “wakes up,” “stretches,” and “running” are the action verbs. These words tell us exactly what the dog is doing – waking up, stretching, and running. This is how you use action verbs to describe activities.

Now, with these instructions in mind, give it a go and write your own sentences for each prompt on the worksheet. Remember to use action verbs to bring your stories to life!

Question 1: Morning Routine

Prompt: Describe your morning routine after you wake up.

Question 2: School Adventures

Prompt: Tell us about your favorite part of the school day.

Question 3: School Adventures

Prompt: What games do you like to play with your friends after school?

Question 4: Weekend Activities

Prompt: Describe a typical activity you enjoy on the weekends.

Question 5: Evening Wind Down

Prompt: How do you relax in the evening after a long day?

Question 6: Helping at Home

Prompt: Write about a way you help out around your house.

Question 7: A Visit to the Park

Prompt: What activities do you do when you visit a park?

Question 8: An Imaginary Adventure

Prompt: If you could be the main character in a story, what action would you be doing?

Question 9: Favorite Meal

Prompt: Describe how you prepare your favorite meal.

Question 10: Dream Vacation

Prompt: Narrate an activity from your dream vacation.