Page 2: Finding the Verb
The verb is the action or state of being in a sentence. It tells us what the subject is doing or how it exists.
- Action verbs: show what the subject is doing (e.g., run, jump, write)
- Linking verbs: connect the subject to more information (e.g., is, was, seems)
Answer Key
1. The sun appeared briefly.
2. Margot remembered the sun vividly.
3. The children were excited about the sun.
4. The rain poured constantly on Venus.
5. The students rushed outside.
6. Margot felt sad and alone.
7. The closet door remained locked.
8. The other children regretted their actions.
9. The sun's warmth spread quickly.
10. Venus seemed different in the sunlight.