Underline It

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students differentiate between action verbs and state of being verbs. Students are given a series of sentences and must identify the verb in each one. Once they’ve identified the verb, they are instructed to underline it and then categorize it by writing an ‘A’ on the line if it’s an action verb or an ‘S’ if it’s a state of being verb. The worksheet provides a practical exercise in distinguishing between verbs that express actions and those that express states or conditions.

The worksheet is teaching students to recognize and understand the function of state of being verbs within the context of a sentence. State of being verbs are important because they link the subject of the sentence to more information about the subject, as opposed to showing action. By completing this worksheet, students will learn to identify verbs that describe a state of being, which will enhance their grammatical knowledge and improve their writing skills. This exercise not only reinforces vocabulary but also deepens the students’ grasp of sentence structure and the nuances of verb usage.