Finding Action Words
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Objective
I can identify action words (verbs) in a simple sentence.
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Warm-up video
English Singsing · 4:09
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
An action verb tells what someone or something can do.
- 2
To clap is an action verb, and you can clap like a seal.
- 3
To swim is an action verb, and you can swim like a fish.
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Practice
12 questions
In the sentence 'You can jump,' which word is the action word?
Write a sentence using the action word 'run'.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the sentence and write down the action word: The kids jump and run.”
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