Verbs that
show
action
He exercises
each morning.
She takes great pictures.
Carl hit a
home run.
Gina handed Trina
pencils.
Review Action Verbs
Mom bakes cookies.
Verbs that
show a
condition,
being or
thought
Teach State of Being Verbs
They feel happy.
Mom likes pizza.
Billy is helpful.
Shelly owns
many hats.
He believes his friend.
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Review Verbs That Show Action They describe the action of the
subject in each sentence.
She takes great pictures.
He exercises each morning.
Carl hit a home run.
Gina handed Trina pencils.
Mom bakes cookies.
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Review Action Verb Examples
She takes great pictures.
He exercises each morning.
What is the action?
Who is the subject?
Ask Kids:
Ask Kids:
What is the action?
Who is the subject?
Ask Kids:
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emotion
Mom likes pizza
They feel happy.
being
sense
Billy is helpful..
possession thought
Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend.
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How to Teach Verbs that Show States of Being:
Review Verbs That Show Action
New Verbs that Show States of Being,
Not an Action
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Mom likes pizza
They feel happy.
being
How to Teach Verbs that Show States of Being
sense
Billy is helpful..
possession thought
Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend.
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Sense State of Being Verbs Describe
.
They feel happy.
Mom looks
ready.
feel
looks
hears
sees
smells
touch
taste
She sees
a bird.
Tommy hears the alarm.
Sidney always
smells nice.
We gently touch the sheep.
These taste
delicious.
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She looks confident.
She plays soccer.
Lilly feels cold.
Lilly waits her turn.
Tommy hears the bird.
The bird tweets a song.
Dad cooks dinner.
Mom smells spaghetti.
The girls ordered a pizza.
Pizzas always taste good.
They see a butterfly.
It sits on a green leaf.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with
a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action.
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Model how to determine the sentence that shows a sense state of being
.
She looks confident.
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She plays soccer.
Shows an outward
appearance
Shows action of
a sport
She looks confident.
She plays soccer.
Lilly feels cold.
Lilly waits her turn.
Tommy hears the bird.
The bird tweets a song.
Dad cooks dinner.
Mom smells spaghetti.
The girls ordered a pizza.
Pizzas always taste good.
They see a butterfly.
It sits on a green leaf.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with
a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action.
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She looks confident.
She plays soccer.
Lilly feels cold.
Lilly waits her turn.
Tommy hears the bird.
The bird tweets a song.
Dad cooks dinner.
Mom smells spaghetti.
The girls ordered a pizza.
Pizzas always taste good.
They see a butterfly.
It sits on a green leaf.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with
a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action.
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Emotion
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She likes her new guitar.
She practices everyday.
Greg needs a haircut for camp.
He goes to camp tomorrow.
She admires her dentist.
She always brushes her teeth.
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Model how to determine the sentence that shows an emotion state of being .
The girls sing together.
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They appreciate their fans.
Shows an action.
Shows an emotion.
She likes her new guitar.
She practices everyday.
Greg needs a haircut for camp.
He goes to camp tomorrow.
She admires her dentist.
She always brushes her teeth.
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She likes her new guitar.
She practices everyday.
Greg needs a haircut for camp.
He goes to camp tomorrow.
She admires her dentist.
She always brushes her teeth.
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To Be State of Being Verbs
is
am
are
was
were
will be Billy is helpful.
has been
I am a
gymnast.
We are best friends.
It was her
birthday.
They were
fast.
Tom will be home at 5:00.
He has been
asleep.
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I am a a good writer.
I sent my friend a letter.
He plowed the fields.
She has been in a helicopter.
She looked at the city below.
We are a team.
He lifts weights.
He was strong.
She is the mail lady.
She delivers the mail.
We win most games.
He was a proud farmer.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with
a verb that shows a to be state of being, and not a verb that shows action.
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Model how to determine the sentence that shows a to be state of being .
I am a good reader.
I sent my friend a letter.
A to be state
of being.
Shows action
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I am a good writer.
I sent my friend a letter.
He plowed the fields.
He was a proud farmer.
She has been in a helicopter.
She looked at the city below.
We are a team.
He lifts weights.
He was strong.
She is the mail lady.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with
a verb that shows a to be state of being and not a verb that shows action.
She delivers the mail.
We win most games.
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I am a a good writer.
I sent my friend a letter.
She has been in a helicopter.
She looked at the city below.
We are a team.
He lifts weights.
He was strong.
She is the mail lady.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a
verb that shows a to be state of being and not a verb that shows action.
She delivers the mail.
We win most games.
He was a proud farmer.
He plowed the fields.
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Possessive State of Being Verbs
owns
have
have
possession
holds
has
belongs
keep
.
I have
goldfish.
We have possession of
rare coins.
Becky holds
her hamster.
He has
a dog.
I keep all
my awards.
Shelly owns many hats.
The truck belongs to Sally.
10c
5c
25c
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The red bike belongs to Tim.
He rode his bike to school. He had a dirty shirt.
Dad and I own skis.
Carl hit a home run.
He owns a bat and a ball.
They have.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action.
Jenny has a locker
Jenny locked her locker.
He ate chocolate cake.
We ski three times a year.
They have three dogs.
They walk them everyday.
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The red bike belongs to him.
He rode his bike to school.
Model how to determine the sentence that shows a possessive state of being
.
Shows
action
Shows
possession
The red bike belongs to Tim.
He rode his bike to school. He had a dirty shirt.
Dad and I own skis.
Carl hit a home run.
He owns a bat and a ball.
They have.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action.
Jenny has a locker
Jenny locked her locker.
He ate chocolate cake.
We ski three times a year.
They have three dogs.
They walk them everyday.
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The red bike belongs to Tim.
He rode his bike to school. .
Dad and I own skis.
Carl hit a home run.
He owns a bat and a ball.
They have.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action.
Jenny has a locker
Jenny locked her locker.
We ski three times a year. They have three dogs.
They walk them everyday.
He ate chocolate cake.
He had a dirty shirt.
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Thought State of Being Verbs
believes
know
forgot
imagines
agree
think
remembers
.
Becky imagines a
perfect math test.
Tina remembers
the beach.
The truck belongs to Sally.
He believes his friend.
I know the
answer.
125 The twins
finally agree.
Bella forgot her backpack. I think the teachers are great!
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They sipped their milkshakes.
I think my wallet is at home.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action.
They agreed on the same dessert.
He imagines making a strike.
He often practices bowling..
Kate knows how to fix a pipe.
She fixes the pipe quickly.
Amy forgot about the closet door.
Mom closed the door for Amy.
He remembers each dog’s name.
He walks two dogs at a time.
I’ll buy the game tomorrow.
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She fixes the pipe quickly.
Kate knows how to fix pipes.
Model how to determine the sentence that shows a thought state of being .
Shows
thought
Shows
action
They sipped their milkshakes.
I think my wallet is at home.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action.
They agreed on the same dessert.
He imagines making a strike.
He often practices bowling..
Kate knows how to fix a pipe.
She fixes the pipe quickly.
Amy forgot about the closet door.
Mom closed the door for Amy.
He remembers each dog’s name.
He walks two dogs at a time.
I’ll buy the game tomorrow.
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They sipped their milkshakes.
I think my wallet is at home.
For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb
that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action.
They agreed on the same dessert.
He imagines making a strike.
He often practices bowling..
Kate knows how to fix a pipe.
She fixes the pipe quickly.
Amy forgot about the closet door.
Mom closed the door for Amy.
He remembers each dog’s name.
He walks two dogs at a time.
I’ll buy the game tomorrow.
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Verbs that
show
action
He exercises
each morning.
She takes great pictures.
Carl hit a
home run.
Gina handed Trina
pencils.
Review Action Verbs
Mom bakes cookies.
Verbs that
show a
condition,
being or
quality
Teach State of Being Verbs
They feel happy.
Mom likes pizza.
Billy is helpful.
Shelly owns
many hats.
He believes his friend.
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Review Verbs & Teach State of Bing Verbs

  • 1.
    Verbs that show action He exercises eachmorning. She takes great pictures. Carl hit a home run. Gina handed Trina pencils. Review Action Verbs Mom bakes cookies. Verbs that show a condition, being or thought Teach State of Being Verbs They feel happy. Mom likes pizza. Billy is helpful. Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Review Verbs ThatShow Action They describe the action of the subject in each sentence. She takes great pictures. He exercises each morning. Carl hit a home run. Gina handed Trina pencils. Mom bakes cookies. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Review Action VerbExamples She takes great pictures. He exercises each morning. What is the action? Who is the subject? Ask Kids: Ask Kids: What is the action? Who is the subject? Ask Kids: © 2025reading2success.com
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    allowlist youtubeeducati on.com. emotion Mom likes pizza Theyfeel happy. being sense Billy is helpful.. possession thought Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend. © 2025reading2success.com How to Teach Verbs that Show States of Being:
  • 5.
    Review Verbs ThatShow Action New Verbs that Show States of Being, Not an Action © 2025reading2success.com
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    allowlist youtubeeducati on.com. emotion Mom likes pizza Theyfeel happy. being How to Teach Verbs that Show States of Being sense Billy is helpful.. possession thought Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Sense State ofBeing Verbs Describe . They feel happy. Mom looks ready. feel looks hears sees smells touch taste She sees a bird. Tommy hears the alarm. Sidney always smells nice. We gently touch the sheep. These taste delicious. © 2025reading2success.com
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    She looks confident. Sheplays soccer. Lilly feels cold. Lilly waits her turn. Tommy hears the bird. The bird tweets a song. Dad cooks dinner. Mom smells spaghetti. The girls ordered a pizza. Pizzas always taste good. They see a butterfly. It sits on a green leaf. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Model how todetermine the sentence that shows a sense state of being . She looks confident. © 2025reading2success.com She plays soccer. Shows an outward appearance Shows action of a sport
  • 10.
    She looks confident. Sheplays soccer. Lilly feels cold. Lilly waits her turn. Tommy hears the bird. The bird tweets a song. Dad cooks dinner. Mom smells spaghetti. The girls ordered a pizza. Pizzas always taste good. They see a butterfly. It sits on a green leaf. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action. © 2025reading2success.com
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    She looks confident. Sheplays soccer. Lilly feels cold. Lilly waits her turn. Tommy hears the bird. The bird tweets a song. Dad cooks dinner. Mom smells spaghetti. The girls ordered a pizza. Pizzas always taste good. They see a butterfly. It sits on a green leaf. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a sense state of being, and not a verb that shows action. © 2025reading2success.com
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    She likes hernew guitar. She practices everyday. Greg needs a haircut for camp. He goes to camp tomorrow. She admires her dentist. She always brushes her teeth. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Model how todetermine the sentence that shows an emotion state of being . The girls sing together. © 2025reading2success.com They appreciate their fans. Shows an action. Shows an emotion.
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    She likes hernew guitar. She practices everyday. Greg needs a haircut for camp. He goes to camp tomorrow. She admires her dentist. She always brushes her teeth. © 2025reading2success.com
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    She likes hernew guitar. She practices everyday. Greg needs a haircut for camp. He goes to camp tomorrow. She admires her dentist. She always brushes her teeth. © 2025reading2success.com
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    To Be Stateof Being Verbs is am are was were will be Billy is helpful. has been I am a gymnast. We are best friends. It was her birthday. They were fast. Tom will be home at 5:00. He has been asleep. © 2025reading2success.com
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    I am aa good writer. I sent my friend a letter. He plowed the fields. She has been in a helicopter. She looked at the city below. We are a team. He lifts weights. He was strong. She is the mail lady. She delivers the mail. We win most games. He was a proud farmer. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a to be state of being, and not a verb that shows action. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Model how todetermine the sentence that shows a to be state of being . I am a good reader. I sent my friend a letter. A to be state of being. Shows action © 2025reading2success.com
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    I am agood writer. I sent my friend a letter. He plowed the fields. He was a proud farmer. She has been in a helicopter. She looked at the city below. We are a team. He lifts weights. He was strong. She is the mail lady. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a to be state of being and not a verb that shows action. She delivers the mail. We win most games. © 2025reading2success.com
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    I am aa good writer. I sent my friend a letter. She has been in a helicopter. She looked at the city below. We are a team. He lifts weights. He was strong. She is the mail lady. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a to be state of being and not a verb that shows action. She delivers the mail. We win most games. He was a proud farmer. He plowed the fields. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Possessive State ofBeing Verbs owns have have possession holds has belongs keep . I have goldfish. We have possession of rare coins. Becky holds her hamster. He has a dog. I keep all my awards. Shelly owns many hats. The truck belongs to Sally. 10c 5c 25c © 2025reading2success.com
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    The red bikebelongs to Tim. He rode his bike to school. He had a dirty shirt. Dad and I own skis. Carl hit a home run. He owns a bat and a ball. They have. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action. Jenny has a locker Jenny locked her locker. He ate chocolate cake. We ski three times a year. They have three dogs. They walk them everyday. © 2025reading2success.com
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    © 2025reading2success.com The redbike belongs to him. He rode his bike to school. Model how to determine the sentence that shows a possessive state of being . Shows action Shows possession
  • 25.
    The red bikebelongs to Tim. He rode his bike to school. He had a dirty shirt. Dad and I own skis. Carl hit a home run. He owns a bat and a ball. They have. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action. Jenny has a locker Jenny locked her locker. He ate chocolate cake. We ski three times a year. They have three dogs. They walk them everyday. © 2025reading2success.com
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    The red bikebelongs to Tim. He rode his bike to school. . Dad and I own skis. Carl hit a home run. He owns a bat and a ball. They have. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a possessive state of being and not a verb that shows action. Jenny has a locker Jenny locked her locker. We ski three times a year. They have three dogs. They walk them everyday. He ate chocolate cake. He had a dirty shirt. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Thought State ofBeing Verbs believes know forgot imagines agree think remembers . Becky imagines a perfect math test. Tina remembers the beach. The truck belongs to Sally. He believes his friend. I know the answer. 125 The twins finally agree. Bella forgot her backpack. I think the teachers are great! © 2025reading2success.com
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    They sipped theirmilkshakes. I think my wallet is at home. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action. They agreed on the same dessert. He imagines making a strike. He often practices bowling.. Kate knows how to fix a pipe. She fixes the pipe quickly. Amy forgot about the closet door. Mom closed the door for Amy. He remembers each dog’s name. He walks two dogs at a time. I’ll buy the game tomorrow. © 2025reading2success.com
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    © 2025reading2success.com She fixesthe pipe quickly. Kate knows how to fix pipes. Model how to determine the sentence that shows a thought state of being . Shows thought Shows action
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    They sipped theirmilkshakes. I think my wallet is at home. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action. They agreed on the same dessert. He imagines making a strike. He often practices bowling.. Kate knows how to fix a pipe. She fixes the pipe quickly. Amy forgot about the closet door. Mom closed the door for Amy. He remembers each dog’s name. He walks two dogs at a time. I’ll buy the game tomorrow. © 2025reading2success.com
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    They sipped theirmilkshakes. I think my wallet is at home. For each two sentences place a check mark in the box next to the sentence with a verb that shows a thought state of being and not a verb that shows action. They agreed on the same dessert. He imagines making a strike. He often practices bowling.. Kate knows how to fix a pipe. She fixes the pipe quickly. Amy forgot about the closet door. Mom closed the door for Amy. He remembers each dog’s name. He walks two dogs at a time. I’ll buy the game tomorrow. © 2025reading2success.com
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    Verbs that show action He exercises eachmorning. She takes great pictures. Carl hit a home run. Gina handed Trina pencils. Review Action Verbs Mom bakes cookies. Verbs that show a condition, being or quality Teach State of Being Verbs They feel happy. Mom likes pizza. Billy is helpful. Shelly owns many hats. He believes his friend. © 2025reading2success.com