Verbs (Grammar & SPaG) - Action
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet analysing the use of action verbs in different contexts, encouraging annotation and critical thinking.
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Verbs (Grammar & SPaG) - Action
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Action Verbs
The morning sun cast a golden glow over the quiet village. Children laughed and played in the streets, while the old man gently stroked his cat as he watched from his porch. The wind whispered softly through the trees, carrying the scent of blooming roses. Every moment seemed alive with movement and purpose, as if the entire village was bustling with energy and life.
1.
Identify all the action verbs in the passage and underline them.
[4 marks]2.
Choose the most powerful action verb from the options below that enhances the sense of activity in the village.
[1 mark]Aa) looked
Bb) cast
Cc) whispered
Dd) seemed
3.
Explain how the verb 'whispered' affects the tone of that part of the passage.
[2 marks]4.
Annotate the verbs in the phrase: 'children laughed and played'. What do these verbs tell us about the children’s actions?
[2 marks]5.
How does the use of the verb 'gently stroked' differ from simply saying 'stroked'? What effect does this have?
[2 marks]6.
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'the wind whispered softly through the trees'. What is the purpose of this technique?
[3 marks]7.
Select the phrase that best describes the overall mood created by the verbs in the passage.
[1 mark]Aa) Tension
Bb) Calmness
Cc) Fear
Dd) Chaos
8.
Write a short paragraph analysing how the choice of action verbs contributes to the depiction of the village scene.
[6 marks]B
Creative Annotation Challenge
As the storm approached, the trees bent low, and the clouds gathered ominously in the sky. Birds darted frantically to their nests, and the sea roared fiercely against the cliffs. Nature seemed alive with restless energy, warning of the impending chaos.
1.
Annotate all the action verbs in the passage and explain how they contribute to the depiction of the storm.
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