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Verbs 08 (Age 5) - Including speak and design

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

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Fascinating Fact:

You can speak to a friend, speak to your teacher, or speak on the phone.

In KS1 Vocabulary, children learn that verbs are action words that tell us what people do. These verbs help children talk about communication, creativity and everyday classroom tasks.

  • Verb: A word that tells what someone or something does.
  • Speak: To use your voice to say words.
  • Design: To plan or make something carefully.
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, speak or design.

What does speak mean for children?

For children, speak means to use your voice to talk. Children speak when they answer questions, chat with friends or share ideas in class.

What does design mean in simple words?

Design means to plan or make something with care. Children might design a picture, a model or a simple idea before they create it.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
To move forward on legs
WALK
TEST
STAY
MEASURE
We'll have to walk to school today.
2 .
To think about a past event
SPEND
SIGN
ESTABLISH
REMEMBER
I like to remember the time we went to the zoo.
3 .
To join or include
ADD
RULE
RAISE
TRADE
Now add the eggs to the flour and mix.
4 .
To talk
DRIVE
SPEAK
STEP
SUPPOSE
He would have to speak to his boss about the situation.
5 .
To come first in a game or competition
CREATE
COMPLETE
WIN
CONTAIN
I hope we win in tonight's family quiz.
6 .
To finish or quit
ATTEMPT
STOP
APPLY
REST
Please stop that horrible noise you're making.
7 .
To go in an upwards direction
SELL
BENEFIT
CHOOSE
RISE
Look at the steam rise from the kettle.
8 .
To damage or smash
ACCEPT
BREAK
EXPLAIN
PLANT
Be careful you don't break the delicate ornaments.
9 .
To make plans with drawings
WAIT
REDUCE
DESIGN
JOIN
I'm going to design a flying car!
10 .
To mind
SERVE
CARE
WISH
ACCORD
I really care about the future of the planet.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a verb?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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