Understanding Verbs

  • Objective: Understand that words can represent happenings and states (verbs).

Introductory Video

Introduction:

Today, we’re going to learn about a special type of word called a verb. Verbs are very important because they tell us what is happening or the state of something. Let’s dive in and discover what verbs are and how they work!

What Are Verbs?

Verbs are action words or state words. They tell us what someone or something is doing or how someone or something is.

1. Action Verbs: These verbs show actions, or what someone or something is doing.

  • Examples of Action Verbs:
    • Run
    • Jump
    • Eat
    • Sing

For example:

  • The dog runs in the park.
  • She jumps high.
  • We eat dinner.

2. State Verbs: These verbs tell us the state or condition of someone or something. They don’t show action, but they tell us how things are.

  • Examples of State Verbs:
    • Is
    • Are
    • Feel
    • Have

For example:

  • The sky is blue.
  • They are happy.
  • I feel tired.
  • She has a new toy.

Using Verbs to Represent Happenings and States

1. Happenings (Action Verbs): When something is happening, we use action verbs to show it. For example, if you are playing, the verb “play” shows what is happening.

  • Example Sentences:
    • The cat plays with the ball.
    • He writes a letter.
    • They dance at the party.

2. States (State Verbs): When we want to describe how something or someone is, we use state verbs. For example, if you are happy, the verb “is” shows your state.

  • Example Sentences:
    • She is my friend.
    • We are excited.
    • It feels soft.

Practice Time!

Let’s find the verbs in these sentences:

  1. The bird sings in the morning.
  2. He has a new bike.
  3. They are friends.
  4. I run fast.

Answers:

  1. Sings (action)
  2. Has (state)
  3. Are (state)
  4. Run (action)

Conclusion:

Verbs are important words that help us know what is happening or how things are. Action verbs show us what someone or something is doing, like run or jump. State verbs tell us how someone or something is, like is or feel. Understanding verbs helps us make better sentences and tell more interesting stories. So, next time you speak or write, look for those verbs and see what they tell you!