Action Verbs 101
What is an action verb?
A verb that shows an action or something being done.
Despite his fear, Jake finally decided to confront the situation head-on.
Confront
Replace the weak verb in this sentence with a stronger one: She walked into the room.
She strode/stomped/marched into the room.
I move my legs quickly to go from one place to another. What verb am I?
The detective carefully ______ the crime scene for any clues.
Examined
Identify the action verb in this sentence: She runs to school every morning.
Runs
After hours of searching, they uncovered the ancient treasure buried beneath the ruins
Uncovered
What’s a more powerful verb for "talked softly"?
Whispered/murmured.
I use my mouth to create sound in a musical way. What verb am I?
Sing
During the storm, the waves ______ violently against the rocky shore.
Crashed
True or False: Action verbs always show physical movement.
False. Some action verbs describe mental actions (e.g., think, imagine, decide).
The detective scrutinized every detail of the crime scene before making a conclusion.
Scrutinized
True or False: Strong verbs help make writing more vivid and engaging.
True.
I use my hands and tools to create something. What verb am I?
Surprising twist, the underdog team ______ the championship with an incredible comeback.
Secured (or Claimed, Won)
Which of these is NOT an action verb? (A) Jump, (B) Think, (C) Is, (D) Dance
(C) Is (It’s a linking verb, not an action verb.)
In a surprising turn of events, the underdog team dominated the entire championship.
Dominated
Which of these is the strongest action verb? (A) Eat, (B) Devour, (C) Take, (D) Have
(B) Devour.
I jump into water and go deep. What verb am I?
Dive
The scientist ______ a groundbreaking formula that changed modern medicine forever.
Discovered (or Created, Developed)
Rewrite this sentence using a stronger action verb: She said the answer loudly.
She shouted the answer.
With a single stroke of genius, the scientist revolutionized modern medicine.
Revolutionized
Replace the verb in this sentence to create a stronger impact: The player hit the ball across the field.
The player smashed/launched/drilled the ball across the field.
I use my mind to solve problems and come up with new ideas. What verb am I?
Think
With just seconds left on the clock, the basketball player ______ the game-winning shot from half-court.
Launched (or Sank, Nailed)