Action Verbs English

Acr10N VERвs А. Underline the action verb in each sentence, and then write it on the line. REТEACHING: Ап actton verb is а word that shows action. Some action verbs, such as jump, name actions you сап see. Others, such as think. name actions you can't see. 1. Judy Hindley wrote а book about the history of string. l).JrD t е 2. An illustrator painted funny pictures about string. 3. Long ago people twisted vines into long, strong ropes. 4. People still weave long, thin fibers into cloth. 5. Му sister knits sweaters from thick wool yam. 6. We stretched the rope hammock from tree to tree. 7. 1 always tie а ribbon around а Ьirthday package. ti е.. 8. We leamed about different kinds of knots. 9. Не made а belt from three different colors of string. 10. We wished for another book Ьу Judy Hindley. В. Underline the action verb that is more vivid. 1. The rabЬit quickly (moved,�pe9ross the lawn. 2. l�uched) the nail with my hammer. 3. The thirsty dog (drank,�j}ie water noisily. 4. 1 (ma� quilt from scraps of fabric. С. Write two sentences about how someone did something. lnclude а vivid action verb in each sentence. 1. 2. --------------------------- Name ACТION VERBS А. Circle the action verb in each sentence. 1. Peop�ing in many different ways. 2. Fran and @he p�c�ages with string. 3. W�eopl� from earlier times. ,'. 4. ...,J • Тhese peopl�e, string, and cord. 5. The lively, happy ton� �f this st�e. В. For each sentertce·, underline the action verb in parentheses that creates а more vivid pictu,.-e .. 6. We (sit, �ri th� Ъig chairs near the pool. 7. The horses (go, �cross the field. 8. Minna and Ma�eat) their sandwiches in а hurry. � 9. 10. The worker�ove) the heavy load across the yard. Rosa and I (put,@he parts together. 2 PRESENT, РАSТ, AND fUTURE TENSES Read each sentence carefully. Identify the underlined verb as past, present, or future tense. RETEACНING: The tense of а verb shows the time of the action. The present tense shows that the action is happening now. The past tense shows that the action happened in the past. The future tense shows the action will happen in the future. lt uses the· helping verb wi/1 followed Ьу а main verb. 1. Merchandisers start Ьу listening to focus groups. 2. They bring together many styles for teenagers to look at. :р '(' -е' S:e:iН: . р((' S�vi ± 3. Later, the design team will add special touches. :f�twe 4. They sent the first designs out for more work. \:) �Jt 5. The marketers discuss the latest fashions and ideas. pr:i.-J �t'\,-t 6. They keep the prices down so teenagers can afford them. +:Yr�t: 7. At one point, the pattems were sent back to the cutting room. 8. There, sewers assemЬle а small run for the test market. 9. А new pair of jeans will appear in no time. 10. Shoppers of all ages will buy the jeans. 11. The marketers decide on а plan for letting customers know about the jeans. 12. Then, they will plan а campaign to attract buyers. 13. For instance, they designed the Ьig signs and size charts you see in stores. 14. An ad agency will create ads for magazines and newspapers. 15. Researchers will show their ads to consumer groups. pas·t· ::р::es�± . � . ,• f\..J"h.Ye Name PRESENT, PAST, AND fUTURE TENSES On the line provided, write the correct tense of the verb given in parentheses. 1. We \CX)k::ed at many styles of jeans. (look; past) for hours! (shop; past) 3. Jeans • COm-e. in so many styles. (come; present) \·�--':e'--J____ the wide-cut look. (like; present) 4. Paula __\ ..;_ 5. 1 _±d . t:-'--d ..c=-___ on jeans with а straighter, tighter leg. (try; past) ....lt....!C---';._;: her jeans super long. (wear; future) 7. Long ago, she -bev:ntt'Y\t:.d her jeans, but not anymore. (hem; past) quickly. (change; present) 9. Тhе jea��- b�sine�s constantly 10. Тhis year.s look _Wi\ 1 11. Most store� • S�ii� Ь� С С,,._1 (Ч 12. Tomorro'Y P�ula and her friends new styles. (supply; present) next year's laugh. (Ье; future) jeans in а variety of sizes. (carry; present) w,· 1 t QО to the mall to shop. (go; future)