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I want to EXPLORE the old ruins when we go to Egypt.

Verbs 18 (Age 6) - Including expand and explore

Explore and expand are useful verbs. This KS1 Vocabulary quiz helps children practise action words and understand how they work in sentences.

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You can expand a sentence by adding more words and details.

In KS1 Vocabulary Age 6, children learn everyday verbs and how to choose the right word for meaning. This topic supports reading, speaking and writing by helping pupils understand actions such as explore and expand.

  • Verb: A word that tells us what someone or something does.
  • Explore: To look around carefully or find out more about something.
  • Expand: To make something bigger, wider or more complete.
What is a verb for KS1 children?

A verb is a doing word. It tells us what a person, animal or thing does, such as run, look, build, explore or help.

What does explore mean for children?

Explore means to look around or find out more about a place, idea or object, such as exploring a garden, book or topic.

How can KS1 pupils improve their vocabulary?

KS1 pupils can improve vocabulary by reading often, talking about new words, using them in sentences and checking what each word means.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
To travel around or tour somewhere unknown
EXPLORE
SPLIT
INCORPORATE
SOLVE
I want to explore the old ruins when we go to Egypt.
2 .
To close or seal
SHUT
REPAIR
CONVINCE
RESTRICT
He shut the windows as it was getting cold.
3 .
To thieve or take something that is not yours
BOTHER
INCH
PREDICT
STEAL
Did you pay for that or did you steal it?
4 .
To make an offer at an auction
DISTINGUISH
ALTER
BID
POSSESS
I'm waiting to bid for the emerald necklace.
5 .
To carry on or continue
PROCEED
DEFEND
COMPLAIN
GAZE
Come with me to the next corner then I'll proceed on my own.
6 .
To touch lips with someone else to show love
DOMINATE
ASSIST
CONVERT
KISS
I always kiss my parents goodnight before going to sleep.
7 .
To go with or escort someone
TRACE
ACKNOWLEDGE
SPECIFY
ACCOMPANY
I'd love to accompany you on your tour of Asia.
8 .
To accuse or hold responsible for something
APPRECIATE
BLAME
INTERPRET
DIFFER
You can't blame me for the mess you're in.
9 .
To make bigger or increase
PRESERVE
EXPAND
DISMISS
ANALYSE
We need to expand our search to a wider range.
10 .
To convince someone to do something
RESOLVE
CYCLE
PERSUADE
POP
She tried to persuade her sister to go with her.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a verb?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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