🏃 Part 1: Understanding Verbs

1. Circle the correct definition for each type of verb:

Action Verbs:

Show what someone or something does

Connect the subject to more information

Describe colours only

Linking Verbs:

Show physical movement

Connect the subject to a state of being or description

Only appear at the end of sentences

🔍 Part 2: Identifying Verbs

2. Read each sentence and underline the verb. Then tick whether it's an action verb or linking verb:

a) The kiwi bird runs quickly through the bush.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

b) The pohutukawa tree is beautiful in summer.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

c) Students study hard for their NCEA exams.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

d) The weather seems cold today.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

e) The rugby team played brilliantly at Eden Park.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

📝 Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

3. Complete each sentence with an appropriate action verb from the word bank:

Word Bank: swims, climbs, drives, cooks, reads

a) My mum __________ delicious pavlova for dessert.

b) The mountaineer __________ Mount Cook every year.

c) Sarah __________ her favourite book before bed.

d) The dolphin __________ gracefully in the harbour.

e) Dad __________ to work in Auckland every morning.

4. Complete each sentence with an appropriate linking verb from the word bank:

Word Bank: is, are, seems, appears, feels

a) The Milford Sound __________ absolutely stunning.

b) These hokey pokey biscuits __________ delicious.

c) The weather __________ perfect for a barbecue.

d) My teacher __________ very helpful and kind.

e) The ocean __________ quite rough today.

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

5. Write three sentences about your daily life. Use action verbs in two sentences and a linking verb in one sentence. Label each verb as (A) for action or (L) for linking:

6. Choose a New Zealand animal or landmark. Write two sentences about it - one using an action verb and one using a linking verb:

🎯 Part 5: Challenge Activity

7. Read the paragraph below. Circle all the action verbs and underline all the linking verbs:

Last weekend, my family visited Rotorua. The geothermal pools were amazing! We walked around the bubbling mud pools and watched the steam rise into the air. The smell was quite strong, but the experience felt incredible. My little brother jumped excitedly when he saw the geysers. The Maori cultural performance seemed authentic and moving. We learned traditional dances and listened to beautiful songs. The hangi feast tasted absolutely delicious. Everyone appeared happy and satisfied after our wonderful day.

8. Self-reflection: Complete these sentences about your learning:

I found it easy to identify _________________ verbs because _________________________________

I found it difficult to identify _________________ verbs because _________________________________

One thing I learned today about verbs is: ___________________________________________________