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Verbs 01 (Age 6) - Including search and sleep

Verbs are action words. They tell us what someone or something is doing in a sentence, such as jump, search or sleep.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can search a book for a word by checking the pages. That means you look to find it.

In KS1 Vocabulary Age 6, children learn that verbs are doing words. Verbs show actions, helping children understand what is happening when they read or write a sentence.

Key Terms

Verb: A word that shows an action or what someone or something is doing.
Action: Something a person or thing does, such as run, clap or sleep.
Sentence: A group of words that makes a complete idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a verb in KS1 English?

A verb in KS1 English is a doing word. It tells you the action in a sentence, such as hop, laugh, read or sing.

How can children spot the verb in a sentence?

Children can spot the verb by finding the word that shows the action. In “The dog barked loudly,” the verb is “barked” because it tells what the dog did.

Can a sentence have more than one verb?

Yes, a sentence can have more than one verb. In “I washed and dried the cup,” both “washed” and “dried” are verbs because they show actions.

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In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.

1 .

To rest with your eyes closed

SLEEP

PROTECT

STARE

VARY

Lizzie liked to sleep in the afternoons.

2 .

To plan to do something.

TRUST

FIX

INTEND

DECLINE

I intend to complain until I get my money back.

3 .

To run fast

TEACH

EMPLOY

SPREAD

RACE

Look at the dogs race across the beach.

4 .

To choose not to do something

PERFORM

REFUSE

EMERGE

DESIRE

I refuse to be drawn into your argument.

5 .

To look for

FLOW

CRY

SHOOT

I had to search the whole street to find my gloves.

6 .

To change one thing for another

REPLACE

ATTEND

CONFIRM

STRUGGLE

Don't forget to replace the batteries in your clock.

7 .

To chuckle or giggle

ADOPT

IMAGINE

LAUGH

CONDUCT

The clowns always make him laugh.

8 .

To avoid or dodge

CLEAN

MISS

LAUNCH

MURDER

If we leave now, we'll miss the heavy traffic.

9 .

To use force to move something away from you

PUSH

HANG

SURVIVE

COLLECT

You must push the door harder to open it.

10 .

To stop something from happening

WASTE

PREVENT

ADVANCE

REQUEST

She worked hard to prevent the weeds from growing.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a verb?

Author: Sarah Garratty

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