Verbs in Sentences Worksheet

A verb is the action word that makes a sentence move, and learning to spot it is one of the first real grammar jobs a second grader takes on. This verbs in sentences worksheet gives students two clear ways to practice: choosing the verb that finishes a sentence, and finding the verb that is already hiding inside one. Both tasks keep the sentences short, familiar and easy to picture, so the child can put all of their attention on the action word itself instead of decoding the sentence around it.

Part A gives students a word box of five action verbs and four sentences with a blank. One word in the box is an extra, so students cannot simply work down the list — they have to read each sentence and decide which action actually fits. Part B turns the skill around: four complete sentences are printed, and the student writes the one action verb from each sentence on the line beside it. Print this 2nd grade parts of speech worksheet for morning work, a grammar center, homework, a quick review before a language assessment, or a small-group lesson, and use the included answer key to check the whole page in seconds.

What’s Included

• One printable page with a word box of five action verbs
• Four fill-in-the-blank sentences with an extra word as a challenge
• Four sentences for identifying and writing the action verb
• Name and date lines and a full answer key page

Why This Helps Kids

• It builds sentence sense. Choosing the verb that finishes a sentence makes students read the whole sentence for meaning, not just the blank.
• It practices the skill both ways. Students produce a verb in Part A and locate a verb in Part B, which is how grammar questions are actually asked on tests.
• It rewards careful reading. The extra word in the box means guessing does not work, so students slow down and think about what each action really means.

Teacher and Parent Ideas

Read the word box aloud together first and act out each verb before anyone picks up a pencil. After the page is finished, ask students to underline the verb in a sentence from their own reading book, or to say a new sentence out loud using the leftover word from the box. For an easy extension, have partners trade papers and rewrite one sentence with a different action verb, then talk about how the new word changes the picture in their heads. Keep a completed copy of this verbs in sentences worksheet in a grammar folder so students can look back at it whenever they are asked to find an action word.

Related Resources

• Action Verbs Worksheet
• Verbs Fill in the Blanks Worksheet
• Verbs are Actions Verb Worksheet
• Verb Rap Song (Video)