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Verbs 03 (Age 5) - Including play and write

Verbs are doing words. This quiz helps children learn useful verbs, including play and write, through simple meanings and everyday examples.

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Fascinating Fact:

Play can also mean to act in a show, like “play a character” in a school play.

In KS1 Vocabulary, children learn that verbs are action words that tell us what people do. Words like these help children make stronger sentences in speaking, reading and writing.

  • Verb: A word that tells what someone or something does.
  • Play: To have fun, join a game or take part in an activity.
  • Write: To put words or letters on paper or a screen.
What is a verb in KS1?

A verb in KS1 is a doing word. It tells what a person, animal or thing is doing, such as run, jump, play or write.

What does play mean for children?

For children, play means to have fun by joining games or activities. It can also mean taking part in acting or pretending in a story.

What does write mean in simple words?

Write means to make letters, words or sentences. Children write when they make marks to share ideas, tell stories or answer questions.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
To take part in fun games
CARRY
AGE
PLAY
WIN
Grandpa taught Tammy how to play chess.
2 .
To command or instruct
ORDER
MIND
RECORD
WALK
The sergeant will order his men to stand down.
3 .
To go first in a group
CONSIDER
LOSE
REMEMBER
LEAD
The guide will lead you safely through the mountains.
4 .
To use a pen or pencil on paper
REQUIRE
WRITE
SHARE
SPEAK
If you write a letter, I'll post it on my way to the supermarket.
5 .
To unwrap a parcel
APPEAR
LOVE
RISE
OPEN
You can open your presents tomorrow on your birthday.
6 .
To move at a fast pace
RUN
PRODUCE
SIT
ADD
We'd better run for the bus if we're going to catch it.
7 .
To get bigger in size or amount
CONTINUE
DEAL
INCREASE
DESIGN
Did your wages increase this year?
8 .
To change the position of something
CLAIM
MOVE
SUGGEST
STOP
Please move the television closer so I can see the screen.
9 .
To hand over money in return for something
EXPECT
PAY
DEVELOP
CARE
How much did you pay for the new curtains?
10 .
To commence
HOPE
READ
BREAK
BEGIN
What time does the film begin?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a verb?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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