Action Words

What Are Action Words?

• Action words are called Verbs. They are words that tell us what someone or something is doing.
• If a noun (person, animal, or thing) moves or performs a task, the word we use to describe that movement is an action word.
• Every complete sentence needs an action word to tell the story of "what happened."

Spotting the Action To find the action word, ask yourself: "What is the subject doing?"

• The Sentence: The dog barks at the mailman.
• The Question: What is the dog doing?
• The Action Word: Barks.

Action Words in Sentences See how the whole word describes the energy in these examples:

• The Bird: The bird flies in the sky.
• The Student: I write in my notebook.
• The Chef: Dad cooks dinner for us.
• The Game: We play soccer at the park.

Why Do We Learn This?

• Storytelling: Action words make your stories exciting. Instead of just saying "The man went," you can say "The man sprinted."
• Grammar: Verbs change their shape depending on when the action happened (Past, Present, or Future).
• Communication: They help you give clear instructions, like "Sit down" or "Open the door."

Lesson Summary

• Action words are called Verbs.
• They describe physical movements or mental tasks.
• You can find them by asking "What is happening?" in a sentence.