Verbs That Do Not Add-s
Grade 1
Cheryl M. Hamilton
Remember
We learned about the naming part of
a sentence.
The naming part of a sentence tells
us…
Who?
What?
Remember
We learned about action parts of a
sentence.
The action part of a sentence is made of
the words that tell what a person or thing
does.
Remember
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A verb is a word that shows action.
Remember
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An action word or verb is something you
can do.
Did you know?
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Do not add –s to a verb that tells what
two or more people, animals, or things do
now.
Example
Colin and Alicia go to college.
 Go is the action verb.
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Example
Rick and Cheryl like Piglet.
 Like is the action verb in the sentence.
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Example
Grady and Toto watch the game.
 Watch is the action verb.
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Let’s Practice
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Circle the verb that shows more than one.
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1. Carl and Jan (move, moves) to a new house.
2. They (sees, see) Annie.
3. Jim and Annie (bring, brings) a gift.
4. They (talks, talk) to Carl and Jan.
5. Carl and Jan (like, likes) their new neighbors.
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