Name____________________________
Date______________ Period________
Introduction to Verbs Homework
Directions: Underline the verbs. Above each verb, indicate
the verb’s type by writing A for action verbs, L for linking
verbs, or H for helping verbs.
(See back for Help)
BONUS: Circle the subject (the noun doing the verb)
I.
II.
Micha did not arrive on time for practice.
Khloe devoured a piece of cake before eating her
sandwich.
III.
Nick threw the winning touchdown.
IV.
Sara thinks about Matthew all day, everyday.
V.
VI.
Felix earned a perfect score on the assignment.
Audrey raised her hand before answering the
question.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Elijah bought new pens to write with.
Alexa threw the softball over the fence.
Hayden was goofing off in his math class.
X.
XI.
XII.
Dawson thought the homework was too easy.
Ethan seems to be enjoying school so far.
Anjali never expected to see her name.
XIII.
Tyler keeps sleeping in class.
XIV.
Cameron and Blake double-clicked photos on
Instagram.
XV.
Maddie talked the teacher’s ear off.
Definitions
A verb is a word that expresses action, state of being, or
occurrence.
Action verbs – refer to physical or mental action (run,
swim, think)
Linking verbs – link to a description; express a state of
being (is, seems, be)
Helping verbs – help the main verb (have, should, can)