Action Verbs
Hide
The kids are hiding under the table.
The boy is hiding behind the door.
Children are playing Hide and Seek!
Bite
The dog is biting the man.
Mosquito bit him.
Take a bite!
Cook
Mother is cooking food.
Study
She is studying happily.
He is studying hard.
Knock
She is knocking at the door.
Follow
Follow me!
Follow me!
The kids are following the old man.
Chase
The dog is chasing the cat.
The police officer is chasing the
thief!
Steal / Rob
The boy is stealing money.
He stole lots of money.
Focus
Focus on your work!
Focus on your studies!
Sign
Please sign here!
Sign
Let’s learn Sign Language!
Sing
They are singing.
Dance
Let’s dance!
Warn
I am warning you!
Stop
The car stopped at red light.
Balance
She is trying to balance.
Love
Parents love their children.
Shoot
He is shooting.
Travel
Travel around the world!
Ask
Question
I want to ask a question.
I have a question.
Answer
I know the answer!
What is the answer?
Answer the phone!
Listen
Listen carefully!
Yell / Shout
Don’t shout!
Build
They are building a house.
Know
I don’t know!
Has / Have
I don’t have! I have!
I have a car.
I have a
bicycle!
I have a
bag, ball,
notebook
and pencil.
He has lots of money.
She has fever.
Have a nice day!
Have a glass of water!
He is having breakfast.
I have an Idea.
Worry
He looks worried.
Understand
I don’t understand!

Teaching Action Verbs to the Deaf