Verbs - Action
English
Grade 8
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An exam-style worksheet focusing on Action Verbs for Grade 8 students.
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Verbs - Action
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Action Verbs
The sun rose over the horizon as children played in the park. Birds chirped melodiously while a gentle breeze swept through the trees. In the distance, a dog barked loudly, chasing after a ball dropped by its owner. The city awakened with noise and movement, illustrating the lively start to a new day.
1.
Identify three action verbs in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the action verbs contribute to the imagery in the passage.
[3 marks]B
Identifying Action Verbs
Determine whether the underlined verb is an action verb or a linking verb.
1.
In sentence 2, what type of verb is 'runs'?
Aa) Action verb
Bb) Linking verb
2.
In sentence 4, explain why 'seems' is not an action verb.
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Exercise
Write a short paragraph (about 150 words) describing a busy street scene. Include at least five action verbs. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Compose a descriptive paragraph about a bustling street scene. Be sure to include at least five action verbs.
D
Analyzing Action Verbs in Context
Read the poem excerpt carefully and answer the questions below.
1.
Identify all the action verbs in the excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the action verbs enhance the imagery of movement in the poem.
[3 marks]E
Distinguishing Action and State Verbs
Determine whether the underlined verb describes an action or a state of being.
1.
In sentence 2, why is 'loves' considered an action verb?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the action verbs in sentences 1 and 3.
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