Verb Identification Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying verbs in sentences and understanding their function.
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Verb Identification Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying verbs.
A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. It shows what the subject of a sentence is doing or being. Verbs are essential parts of a sentence.
1. Which word in the following sentence is a verb?
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
quick
fox
jumps
lazy
2. Identify the verb in the sentence below:
My sister sings beautifully in the choir.
sister
sings
beautifully
choir
Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb.
3. The birds sweetly every morning.
4. My dog loves to in the park.
5. We a delicious dinner last night.
Underline the verb in each of the following sentences.
6. The children played happily in the garden.
7. She reads a new book every week.
8. He will visit his grandparents next month.
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false regarding verbs.
9. A verb always describes a person.
True
False
10. 'Run' is an example of an action verb.
True
False
11. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. Underline all the verbs you use in your paragraph.