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Action verbs or linking verbs - Library
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Action verbs or linking verbs - Library
What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb? A linking verb links the subject to words describing the subject (linking verbs do not describe action). An action verb describes what the subject does. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then, write “A” for an action verb and “L” for linking verb.
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Action verbs or linking verbs - Dress
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Action verbs or linking verbs - Dress
A linking verb links the subject to words describing the subject (linking verbs do not describe action). An action verb describes what the subject does. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence. Then, write “A” for an action verb and “L” for linking verb.
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Action verbs - Fence
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Action verbs - Fence
What are action verbs? Action verbs tell us the specific action or activity that the subject of a sentence is doing (such as running, jumping, eating, or reading). Worksheet instructions: Circle the action verb in each sentence. Then, complete the tasks that follow.
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Action verbs - Cat
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Action verbs - Cat
Action verbs tell us the specific action or activity that the subject of a sentence is doing (such as running, jumping, eating, or reading). Worksheet instructions: Circle the action verb in each sentence. Then, complete the tasks that follow.
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Commonly confused verbs - Will and would
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Commonly confused verbs - Will and would
Remember, we use "will" for actions that will definitely happen in the future (we will visit Grandma tomorrow). "Would" is used for actions that depend on something else (I would go if I had time), or as the past tense of "will" (yesterday, she said she would help me today). Worksheet instructions: Write “will” or “would” to complete each sentence below.
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Commonly confused verbs - Raise, rise, rose
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Commonly confused verbs - Raise, rise, rose
Remember, we use raise when lifting something up. Rise is used when something moves up on its own. Rose is the past tense of "rise." For examples: Raise your hand. The sun will rise. She rose quickly. Worksheet instructions: Write “raise,” “rise” or “rose” to complete each sentence below.
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Commonly confused verbs - Can and may
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Commonly confused verbs - Can and may
Some verbs are commonly confused, such as "can" and "may." This worksheet helps students understand the difference. Remember, we use "can" to show ability, meaning someone is capable of doing something, and "may" to ask for or give permission in a polite way. Worksheet instructions: Write “can” or “may” to complete each sentence below.
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Verbs and sentences - Rope
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verbs and sentences - Rope
This verbs worksheet helps students practice identifying and using action words in sentences. With fun fill-in-the-blank exercises, it reinforces verb recognition, sentence structure, and grammar skills. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs in the word bank, then use them to complete the sentences.
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Verbs and sentences - Kick
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verbs and sentences - Kick
This verbs worksheet helps students identify and use action words in sentences while improving grammar and vocabulary skills. With engaging fill-in-the-blank exercises, it strengthens verb recognition and sentence structure in a fun, interactive way. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs in the word bank below. Then, complete the sentences using the correct verbs.
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Verbs and nouns - Girl
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verbs and nouns - Girl
Can a word be both a noun and a verb? Yes, some words can be both a noun and a verb. For example, "Dad will cook dinner" (verb), or "she is a great cook" (noun). Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs and underline the nouns in the list below.
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Verbs and nouns - Boy
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verbs and nouns - Boy
Some words can be both a noun and a verb. For example, "Dad will cook dinner" (verb), or "she is a great cook" (noun). Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs and underline the nouns in the list below.
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Verb tenses - Bird
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verb tenses - Bird
What is an example of a verb in the past, present, and future tense? A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being, and it changes according to the tense. For example, the past tense of "climb" is "climbed," the present tense is "climbs," and the future tense is "will climb." Worksheet instructions: Complete the table by filling in the correct verb form for past, present, or future tense.
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Verb tenses - Sea
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verb tenses - Sea
How do verbs change in different tenses? A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being, and it changes according to the tense. For example, the past tense of "climb" is "climbed," the present tense is "climbs," and the future tense is "will climb." Worksheet instructions: Complete the table by filling in the correct verb form for past, present, or future tense.
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Verb tenses - Dinosaur
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Verb tenses - Dinosaur
A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being, and it changes according to the tense. For example, the past tense of "climb" is "climbed," the present tense is "climbs," and the future tense is "will climb." Worksheet instructions: Complete the table by filling in the correct verb form for past, present, or future tense.
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Past, present or future - Air
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Past, present or future - Air
Remember, an action verb is a word that describes what someone or something is doing. It shows an action, like swimming, reading, laughing, or drinking. Action verbs tell us what happens in a sentence. Worksheet instructions: Read each sentence. Circle the action verb and write past, present, or future to show when the action happened.
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Past, present or future - Explore
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Past, present or future - Explore
What is an action verb? An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something is doing. It shows an action, like running, jumping, talking, or eating. Action verbs tell us what happens in a sentence. Worksheet instructions: Read each sentence. Circle the action verb and write past, present, or future to show when the action happened.
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Past, present or future - Walk
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Past, present or future - Walk
An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something is doing. It shows an action, like running, jumping, talking, or eating. Action verbs tell us what happens in a sentence. Worksheet instructions: Read each sentence. Circle the action verb and write past, present, or future to show when the action happened.
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Identifying verbs - Judo
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Identifying verbs - Judo
What is the meaning of a verb? A verb is a word that tells what someone or something does. It can show an action, like run, eat, or jump, or a state of being, like is or was. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence below.
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Identifying verbs - Painting
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Identifying verbs - Painting
A verb is a word that tells what someone or something does. It can show an action, like run, eat, or jump, or a state of being, like is or was. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence below.
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Linking verbs - Water
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Linking verbs - Water
What is the difference between linking and action verbs? Linking verbs are words that express a state of being (like is, were, was). Action verbs describe an action. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verbs and underline the action verbs in the sentences.
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Linking verbs - Flower
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Linking verbs - Flower
What are linking verbs? There are two kinds of verbs: linking verbs and action verbs. Linking verbs are words that express a state of being (like is, were, was). Action verbs describe an action. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verbs and underline the action verbs in the sentences.
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Linking verbs - Mushroom
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Linking verbs - Mushroom
There are two kinds of verbs: linking verbs and action verbs. Linking verbs are words that express a state of being (like is, were, was). Action verbs describe an action. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verbs and underline the action verbs in the sentences.
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Using verbs - Soccer
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Using verbs - Soccer
What is a verb? A verb tells what someone or something does. It shows an action (run, eat, jump) or a state of being (is, was). Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs in the word bank below. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs.
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Using verbs - Funny
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Using verbs - Funny
A verb tells what someone or something does. It shows an action (run, eat, jump) or a state of being (is, was). Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs in the word bank below. Then, complete the sentences using the verbs.
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Writing verbs - Mailbox
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3rd Grade
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Verbs
Writing verbs - Mailbox
A verb is a word that tells what someone or something does. It can show an action, like run, eat, or jump, or a state of being, like is or was. Worksheet instructions: Circle the verb in each sentence below. Then, follow the instructions that follow.
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