Most verbs demonstrate action. When the verb in the sentence shows that the subject is actively doing something, we call that an action verb.
Here are examples of verbs that show action: run, jump, skip, play, cook, bake, sing, dance, sleep, drive, move, help, laugh, cry, wink, mow, rake, shovel, snore, brush, wash, open, close, lift, drop, type, read, write
Each of these action verbs conveys an act of some kind.
A verb that shows action is an action verb. An action verb can be in present, past, or future tense.
▶It’s your turn. Decide which of these sentences has an action verb. Bob is a boy. Boy runs to school every day. Did you figure out that the second sentence shows action? Good for you!