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๐ Introduction to Verbs – Quick Summary:
A verb is a word that shows action (run, eat) or a state of being (is, am, are). It tells us what someone or something does or is. Every complete sentence needs a verb.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and find the verb—the action word or the being word. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct verb, a simple explanation, and a fresh example with the verb highlighted in bold green.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and find the verb—the action word or the being word. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct verb, a simple explanation, and a fresh example with the verb highlighted in bold green.
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Verbs are the engines of every sentence—they show what's happening. For a deeper dive into verb forms, check out the
Verbs and Tenses hub.
And if you're ready for more, the
Regular & Irregular Verbs worksheet
is waiting to build on what you learn today.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's spot action words and being words together. Study each one carefully.
Solved Q.1
Find the verb: "The boy runs fast."
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Answer: runs
Explanation: 'Runs' is the action word that tells us what the boy is doing. Verbs often show movement or action. 'Fast' tells us how he runs—it's an adverb, not a verb.
Example: The girl skips happily.
Explanation: 'Runs' is the action word that tells us what the boy is doing. Verbs often show movement or action. 'Fast' tells us how he runs—it's an adverb, not a verb.
Example: The girl skips happily.
Solved Q.2
Find the verb: "I am happy."
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Answer: am
Explanation: 'Am' is a being verb (form of 'be'). It doesn't show action—it shows a state or feeling. Being verbs include am, is, are, was, were.
Example: She is tired.
Explanation: 'Am' is a being verb (form of 'be'). It doesn't show action—it shows a state or feeling. Being verbs include am, is, are, was, were.
Example: She is tired.
Solved Q.3
Find the verb: "The birds fly in the sky."
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Answer: fly
Explanation: 'Fly' is the action the birds are doing. It's a physical action verb. 'Sky' is a noun (place).
Example: The aeroplane soars above the clouds.
Explanation: 'Fly' is the action the birds are doing. It's a physical action verb. 'Sky' is a noun (place).
Example: The aeroplane soars above the clouds.
Solved Q.4
Find the verb: "My mother cooks delicious food."
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Answer: cooks
Explanation: 'Cooks' tells us what mother does. It's an action verb. 'Delicious' describes the food (adjective).
Example: Grandmother bakes tasty cookies.
Explanation: 'Cooks' tells us what mother does. It's an action verb. 'Delicious' describes the food (adjective).
Example: Grandmother bakes tasty cookies.
Solved Q.5
Find the verb: "They are playing in the park."
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Answer: are playing
Explanation: 'Are playing' is a verb phrase—a helping verb 'are' plus the main action verb 'playing'. Together they show ongoing action.
Example: He is reading a storybook.
Explanation: 'Are playing' is a verb phrase—a helping verb 'are' plus the main action verb 'playing'. Together they show ongoing action.
Example: He is reading a storybook.
Solved Q.6
Find the verb: "This flower smells sweet."
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Answer: smells
Explanation: 'Smells' here is a linking verb. It connects the subject 'flower' to the describing word 'sweet'. It doesn't show action like sniffing.
Example: The soup tastes yummy.
Explanation: 'Smells' here is a linking verb. It connects the subject 'flower' to the describing word 'sweet'. It doesn't show action like sniffing.
Example: The soup tastes yummy.
Solved Q.7
Find the verb: "We have a new bicycle."
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Answer: have
Explanation: 'Have' shows possession or ownership. It's a verb even though it's not an action like running. It tells what we possess.
Example: She has a blue pen.
Explanation: 'Have' shows possession or ownership. It's a verb even though it's not an action like running. It tells what we possess.
Example: She has a blue pen.
Solved Q.8
Find the verb: "The baby sleeps peacefully."
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Answer: sleeps
Explanation: 'Sleeps' is an action verb—the baby is doing something. 'Peacefully' tells us how (adverb).
Example: The cat naps on the sofa.
Explanation: 'Sleeps' is an action verb—the baby is doing something. 'Peacefully' tells us how (adverb).
Example: The cat naps on the sofa.
Solved Q.9
Find the verb: "It was a sunny day."
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Answer: was
Explanation: 'Was' is a being verb—past tense of 'is'. It tells us about the state of the day in the past. No action, just being.
Example: Yesterday was cold.
Explanation: 'Was' is a being verb—past tense of 'is'. It tells us about the state of the day in the past. No action, just being.
Example: Yesterday was cold.
Solved Q.10
Find the verb: "Riya sings beautifully."
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Answer: sings
Explanation: 'Sings' is the action performed by Riya. Verbs can describe sounds we make too. 'Beautifully' describes how.
Example: The bird chirps every morning.
Explanation: 'Sings' is the action performed by Riya. Verbs can describe sounds we make too. 'Beautifully' describes how.
Example: The bird chirps every morning.
Solved Q.11
Find the verb: "They are my cousins."
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Answer: are
Explanation: 'Are' is a being verb (form of 'be'). It links 'They' to 'cousins'. No action, just identification.
Example: We are students.
Explanation: 'Are' is a being verb (form of 'be'). It links 'They' to 'cousins'. No action, just identification.
Example: We are students.
Solved Q.12
Find the verb: "The dog barked loudly."
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Answer: barked
Explanation: 'Barked' is the action verb—past tense of 'bark'. It tells us what sound the dog made.
Example: The lion roared fiercely.
Explanation: 'Barked' is the action verb—past tense of 'bark'. It tells us what sound the dog made.
Example: The lion roared fiercely.
Solved Q.13
Find the verb: "I like ice-cream."
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Answer: like
Explanation: 'Like' expresses a feeling or preference. It's a mental action verb—you can't see it, but it's something you do in your mind.
Example: She loves chocolate.
Explanation: 'Like' expresses a feeling or preference. It's a mental action verb—you can't see it, but it's something you do in your mind.
Example: She loves chocolate.
Solved Q.14
Find the verb: "The sun shines brightly."
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Answer: shines
Explanation: 'Shines' is what the sun does—it gives out light. Action verb.
Example: The moon glows at night.
Explanation: 'Shines' is what the sun does—it gives out light. Action verb.
Example: The moon glows at night.
Solved Q.15
Find the verb: "My father is a doctor."
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Answer: is
Explanation: 'Is' links the subject 'father' to the noun 'doctor'. Being verb—no action.
Example: Her aunt is a teacher.
Explanation: 'Is' links the subject 'father' to the noun 'doctor'. Being verb—no action.
Example: Her aunt is a teacher.
Solved Q.16
Find the verb: "We play cricket every evening."
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Answer: play
Explanation: 'Play' is the action verb. It tells what we do. 'Every evening' tells when (adverbial phrase).
Example: They swim in the pool.
Explanation: 'Play' is the action verb. It tells what we do. 'Every evening' tells when (adverbial phrase).
Example: They swim in the pool.
Solved Q.17
Find the verb: "The milk tastes sour."
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Answer: tastes
Explanation: 'Tastes' is a linking verb. It connects 'milk' to the adjective 'sour'. The milk isn't doing any tasting—it's the subject being described.
Example: The flowers smell fragrant.
Explanation: 'Tastes' is a linking verb. It connects 'milk' to the adjective 'sour'. The milk isn't doing any tasting—it's the subject being described.
Example: The flowers smell fragrant.
Solved Q.18
Find the verb: "He has two brothers."
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Answer: has
Explanation: 'Has' shows possession. It's a verb that tells us what someone owns or possesses.
Example: She has a pet rabbit.
Explanation: 'Has' shows possession. It's a verb that tells us what someone owns or possesses.
Example: She has a pet rabbit.
Solved Q.19
Find the verb: "The children laughed at the clown."
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Answer: laughed
Explanation: 'Laughed' is the action verb—past tense of 'laugh'. It shows an emotional action.
Example: The audience clapped loudly.
Explanation: 'Laughed' is the action verb—past tense of 'laugh'. It shows an emotional action.
Example: The audience clapped loudly.
Solved Q.20
Find the verb: "I am going to school."
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Answer: am going
Explanation: 'Am going' is a verb phrase: helping verb 'am' + main verb 'going'. It shows action happening now.
Example: They are walking to the park.
Explanation: 'Am going' is a verb phrase: helping verb 'am' + main verb 'going'. It shows action happening now.
Example: They are walking to the park.
In Hindi, verbs are called เค्เคฐिเคฏा (Kriya). Learn more at the
Kriya (Verb) Hub.
And when you're ready to explore different verb forms, the
Regular & Irregular Verbs worksheet
is the perfect next step.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now you try. Find the verb in each sentence—look for the action or being word.
Practice Q.1
Find the verb: "The cat drinks milk."
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Answer: drinks
Explanation: 'Drinks' is the action—what the cat does.
Example: The puppy licks the bowl.
Explanation: 'Drinks' is the action—what the cat does.
Example: The puppy licks the bowl.
Practice Q.2
Find the verb: "You are my best friend."
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Answer: are
Explanation: 'Are' is a being verb linking 'You' to 'friend'.
Example: We are classmates.
Explanation: 'Are' is a being verb linking 'You' to 'friend'.
Example: We are classmates.
Practice Q.3
Find the verb: "My grandfather walks slowly."
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Answer: walks
Explanation: 'Walks' is the action verb. 'Slowly' describes how.
Example: The turtle crawls slowly.
Explanation: 'Walks' is the action verb. 'Slowly' describes how.
Example: The turtle crawls slowly.
Practice Q.4
Find the verb: "It is very cold today."
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Answer: is
Explanation: 'Is' links 'It' to the adjective 'cold'. Being verb.
Example: The weather is pleasant.
Explanation: 'Is' links 'It' to the adjective 'cold'. Being verb.
Example: The weather is pleasant.
Practice Q.5
Find the verb: "She writes neatly."
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Answer: writes
Explanation: 'Writes' is the action—what she does with a pen.
Example: He draws beautifully.
Explanation: 'Writes' is the action—what she does with a pen.
Example: He draws beautifully.
Practice Q.6
Find the verb: "The baby was sleepy."
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Answer: was
Explanation: 'Was' is a past tense being verb.
Example: The room was dark.
Explanation: 'Was' is a past tense being verb.
Example: The room was dark.
Practice Q.7
Find the verb: "The boys are playing football."
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Answer: are playing
Explanation: Verb phrase: helping verb 'are' + main verb 'playing'.
Example: She is dancing on stage.
Explanation: Verb phrase: helping verb 'are' + main verb 'playing'.
Example: She is dancing on stage.
Practice Q.8
Find the verb: "I have a red pencil."
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Answer: have
Explanation: 'Have' shows possession—what I own.
Example: They have a big house.
Explanation: 'Have' shows possession—what I own.
Example: They have a big house.
Practice Q.9
Find the verb: "The bell rings at eight."
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Answer: rings
Explanation: 'Rings' is the action the bell does.
Example: The phone buzzes loudly.
Explanation: 'Rings' is the action the bell does.
Example: The phone buzzes loudly.
Practice Q.10
Find the verb: "We were happy at the party."
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Answer: were
Explanation: 'Were' is past tense being verb (plural).
Example: They were excited.
Explanation: 'Were' is past tense being verb (plural).
Example: They were excited.
Practice Q.11
Find the verb: "The farmer grows vegetables."
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Answer: grows
Explanation: 'Grows' is what the farmer does—action verb.
Example: She plants flowers in spring.
Explanation: 'Grows' is what the farmer does—action verb.
Example: She plants flowers in spring.
Practice Q.12
Find the verb: "This soup tastes spicy."
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Answer: tastes
Explanation: Linking verb connecting 'soup' to 'spicy'.
Example: The candy tastes sweet.
Explanation: Linking verb connecting 'soup' to 'spicy'.
Example: The candy tastes sweet.
Practice Q.13
Find the verb: "He always helps others."
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Answer: helps
Explanation: 'Helps' is the action verb.
Example: She shares her snacks.
Explanation: 'Helps' is the action verb.
Example: She shares her snacks.
Practice Q.14
Find the verb: "The stars are twinkling."
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Answer: are twinkling
Explanation: Verb phrase showing ongoing action.
Example: The lights are shining brightly.
Explanation: Verb phrase showing ongoing action.
Example: The lights are shining brightly.
Practice Q.15
Find the verb: "My sister has a lovely voice."
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Answer: has
Explanation: 'Has' shows possession—what she owns.
Example: He has a new toy.
Explanation: 'Has' shows possession—what she owns.
Example: He has a new toy.
Practice Q.16
Find the verb: "We enjoyed the movie."
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Answer: enjoyed
Explanation: 'Enjoyed' is the past tense action verb.
Example: They liked the story.
Explanation: 'Enjoyed' is the past tense action verb.
Example: They liked the story.
Practice Q.17
Find the verb: "The dog is barking at strangers."
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Answer: is barking
Explanation: Helping verb + main verb showing current action.
Example: The baby is crying.
Explanation: Helping verb + main verb showing current action.
Example: The baby is crying.
Practice Q.18
Find the verb: "Those flowers look beautiful."
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Answer: look
Explanation: 'Look' is a linking verb connecting 'flowers' to 'beautiful'.
Example: The sky appears cloudy.
Explanation: 'Look' is a linking verb connecting 'flowers' to 'beautiful'.
Example: The sky appears cloudy.
Practice Q.19
Find the verb: "I am feeling better now."
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Answer: am feeling
Explanation: Verb phrase with helping verb 'am' and main verb 'feeling'.
Example: She is sleeping peacefully.
Explanation: Verb phrase with helping verb 'am' and main verb 'feeling'.
Example: She is sleeping peacefully.
Practice Q.20
Find the verb: "The children swim in the pool."
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Answer: swim
Explanation: 'Swim' is the action verb showing what the children do.
Example: The ducks float on the pond.
Explanation: 'Swim' is the action verb showing what the children do.
Example: The ducks float on the pond.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These sentences are a bit trickier. Can you still spot the verbs?
Challenge Q.1
"The leaves turn yellow in autumn." What is the verb and what type?
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Answer: turn (linking verb)
Explanation: 'Turn' here connects 'leaves' to the colour 'yellow'. It's a linking verb showing change of state, not an action of rotating.
Example: The sky grew dark.
Explanation: 'Turn' here connects 'leaves' to the colour 'yellow'. It's a linking verb showing change of state, not an action of rotating.
Example: The sky grew dark.
Challenge Q.2
"She can speak three languages." Identify the verb phrase.
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Answer: can speak
Explanation: 'Can' is a modal helping verb showing ability, and 'speak' is the main action verb. Together they form the verb phrase.
Example: He will arrive soon.
Explanation: 'Can' is a modal helping verb showing ability, and 'speak' is the main action verb. Together they form the verb phrase.
Example: He will arrive soon.
Challenge Q.3
"The cake smells delicious." Is 'smells' an action or linking verb?
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Answer: Linking verb
Explanation: 'Smells' connects the subject 'cake' to the adjective 'delicious'. The cake isn't actively sniffing something.
Example: The roses smell fragrant.
Explanation: 'Smells' connects the subject 'cake' to the adjective 'delicious'. The cake isn't actively sniffing something.
Example: The roses smell fragrant.
Challenge Q.4
"I am going to buy a new book." Find the complete verb phrase.
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Answer: am going to buy
Explanation: This is a three-part verb phrase: 'am' (helping), 'going' (main verb), and 'to buy' (infinitive showing purpose).
Example: She is planning to visit her grandmother.
Explanation: This is a three-part verb phrase: 'am' (helping), 'going' (main verb), and 'to buy' (infinitive showing purpose).
Example: She is planning to visit her grandmother.
Challenge Q.5
"The teacher became angry." What type of verb is 'became'?
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Answer: Linking verb
Explanation: 'Became' links 'teacher' to the state 'angry'. It shows a change, not an action.
Example: She seems tired.
Explanation: 'Became' links 'teacher' to the state 'angry'. It shows a change, not an action.
Example: She seems tired.
Challenge Q.6
"They have been waiting for an hour." Identify the verb phrase.
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Answer: have been waiting
Explanation: Three helping verbs 'have been' + main verb 'waiting'. This shows ongoing action that started in the past.
Example: She has been studying all morning.
Explanation: Three helping verbs 'have been' + main verb 'waiting'. This shows ongoing action that started in the past.
Example: She has been studying all morning.
Challenge Q.7
"My hobby is painting." What is the verb and is it action or being?
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Answer: is (being verb)
Explanation: 'Is' links 'hobby' to 'painting'. 'Painting' here is a noun (gerund), not a verb.
Example: Her dream is to travel.
Explanation: 'Is' links 'hobby' to 'painting'. 'Painting' here is a noun (gerund), not a verb.
Example: Her dream is to travel.
Challenge Q.8
"Do you like ice-cream?" Identify the verb phrase.
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Answer: Do like
Explanation: 'Do' is a helping verb used to form the question. 'Like' is the main verb. Together they form the verb phrase.
Example: Did you see that?
Explanation: 'Do' is a helping verb used to form the question. 'Like' is the main verb. Together they form the verb phrase.
Example: Did you see that?
Challenge Q.9
"The child fell asleep." What is the verb and what type?
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Answer: fell (linking verb in this phrase)
Explanation: 'Fell' is part of the phrase 'fell asleep', which means 'became asleep'. It shows a change of state, acting like a linking verb.
Example: He fell ill.
Explanation: 'Fell' is part of the phrase 'fell asleep', which means 'became asleep'. It shows a change of state, acting like a linking verb.
Example: He fell ill.
Challenge Q.10
"The song sounds familiar." What type of verb is 'sounds'?
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Answer: Linking verb
Explanation: 'Sounds' connects 'song' to 'familiar'. It's a sensory linking verb, describing how the subject seems.
Example: The idea sounds good.
Explanation: 'Sounds' connects 'song' to 'familiar'. It's a sensory linking verb, describing how the subject seems.
Example: The idea sounds good.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Quick answers about verbs for young learners.
FAQ 1
What is a verb?
Show Answer
Answer: A verb is a word that shows action (run, eat, play) or a state of being (is, am, are, was, were). Every complete sentence must have a verb.
FAQ 2
What are action verbs?
Show Answer
Answer: Action verbs tell what someone or something does. You can see or imagine the action. Examples: jump, sing, write, think, love.
FAQ 3
What are being verbs?
Show Answer
Answer: Being verbs (forms of 'be') show a state or condition. They don't show action. The main ones are am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.
FAQ 4
What is a linking verb?
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Answer: A linking verb connects the subject to a word that describes it. Examples: be verbs, seem, become, appear, and sense words like look, smell, taste, sound, feel when used to describe.
FAQ 5
What is a verb phrase?
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Answer: A verb phrase is made of a main verb plus one or more helping verbs. Example: "She is reading." (is = helping, reading = main). "They have been playing."
