Action Verbs
Find the action verb:
I visited a computer center.
Visited
Find the verb phrase:
Sacagawea was born in Idaho around 1787.
was born
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Carla requested information from the National Park Service.
information
Don't
Do not
I (sit, set) in the middle row.
sit
Find the action verb:
We ran toward the ocean.
Ran
Find the verb phrase:
Sacagawea's husband was hired as a guide for Lewis & Clark.
was hired
Find the direct objects(s):
Carlsbad Caverns covers several miles.
miles
They'll
they will
Suddenly a man (rises, raises).
rises
Find the action verb:
I wonder about the tides.
Wonder
Find the verb phrase:
Sacagawea had been kidnapped from her tribe.
had been kidnapped
Find the direct objects(s):
Luray Caverns in Virginia contains colorful columns.
columns
we have
Shall we (leave, let) for home?
leave
Find the action verb:
Artists appreciate the beauty of the sand dollar.
Appreciate
Find the verb phrase:
Could the cross the Rocky Mountains on foot?
could cross
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She received maps and booklets.
maps, booklets
you are
May I (lend, borrow) the globe?
borrow
Find the action verb:
Feel the slots and notches all over this sand dollar.
Feel
Would Sacagawea go with them?
would go
Find the direct objects(s):
The details filled her with curiosity.
her
I'd
I had
Let your dog (lie, lay) there.
lie