Lesson 1
Parts of Speech - Verbs
Verbs are the most important words in a sentence. Verbs are the first of the eight parts of speech that we will be studying. Most verbs are action words, but a few verbs indicate state of being or existence. The first lessons will be about verbs, and how they are recognized and used.
Instructions: Find the verbs in the following sentences. They are action verbs.
1. The wolf ran across the sand.
2. Sit down.
3. The dog barked at the man.
Answers:
1. ran
2. sit
3. barked