815. Practice with Action Verbs

Section A: Find the action verb in each sentence. If the verb does not show action, write NONE.
1. Sarah runs fast.
2. John opened the door.
3. Bob is a teacher.
4. He teaches math.
5. Sam adopted a kitty.

Section B: Find the direct object in each sentence – the word that the action transfers to.
6. Jim bought a car.
7. Mom baked a pie.
8. Julie found my book.
9. I mailed the letter.
10. Jack closed the garage door.

Section C: Decide if the verb is transitive or intransitive.
11. Susan sings loudly.
12. The soccer team won the game.
13. My dog barks.
14. Kathy sold her bike.
15. Dad wrote a letter to me.

Answers: 1-runs; 2-opened; 3-none; 4-teaches; 5-adopted; 6-car; 7-pie; 8-book; 9-letter; 10-garage door; 11-intrans; 12-trans; 13-intrans; 14-trans; 15-trans.