Verbs: Action in Fairy Tales (Reimagined)
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and analysing action verbs within reimagined fairy tale passages for Year 9 students.
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Verbs: Action in Fairy Tales (Reimagined)
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Action Verbs in Fairy Tales
Once upon a time, in a land where the trees whispered secrets and the rivers danced merrily, a brave knight charged through the enchanted forest. His sword flashed as he battled the wicked sorcerer, defending the kingdom from imminent peril. The brave heroine swiftly ran across the castle grounds, planning her daring escape from the clutches of the evil queen. The dragon roared fiercely, unleashing flames that lit up the night sky. Amidst the chaos, the villagers gathered courageously, ready to face whatever challenge lay ahead.
1.
Identify three action verbs from the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how the action verb 'roared fiercely' enhances the imagery of the dragon.
[4 marks]3.
Which action verb in the passage describes a quick movement? Provide the line number.
[2 marks]4.
Select the option that correctly identifies the tense of the verb 'charged' in the passage.
Aa) Present tense
Bb) Past tense
Cc) Future tense
Dd) Imperative
5.
Create a sentence using an action verb to describe a fairy tale hero’s daring act.
[2 marks]6.
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'the rivers danced merrily'.
[2 marks]7.
Analyse how the action verbs contribute to the tone of the passage.
[4 marks]8.
Imagine a new fairy tale scene involving a hero and a beast. Write a short paragraph (about 10 sentences) using at least five action verbs to describe the scene.
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- 1/1/2026
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