Using verbs
2 worksheets in this set
Free printable using verbs worksheet for 1st grade students. Part of our identifying verbs verbs collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Before starting the worksheet, play a quick action game: call out a word and ask your child to act it out if it is a verb. Words like "run," "sit," and "clap" are easy to demonstrate. Then move to the worksheet, encouraging your child to ask themselves, "Is this something you can do?" for each word they consider. Pair these worksheets with simple sentence-writing practice to help 1st graders apply what they learn about verbs right away.
What students will practice
- Students will identify verbs (action words) in sentences and simple word lists.
- Students will distinguish verbs from nouns and adjectives in context.
- Students will use verbs correctly in their own spoken and written sentences.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 1st Grade
Standard: Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future (e.g., Yesterday I walked home; Today I walk home; Tomorrow I will walk home).
View all L.1.1.E worksheets →FAQ
How do I use this identifying verbs worksheet?⌄
Before starting the worksheet, play a quick action game: call out a word and ask your child to act it out if it is a verb. Words like "run," "sit," and "clap" are easy to demonstrate. Then move to the worksheet, encouraging your child to ask themselves, "Is this something you can do?" for each word they consider. Pair these worksheets with simple sentence-writing practice to help 1st graders apply what they learn about verbs right away.
What does this worksheet teach?⌄
These identifying verbs worksheets for 1st grade teach children to spot action words in sentences and understand what makes a verb different from other parts of speech. Students read sentences, circle the verb, and practice choosing the right verb to complete a sentence. Our verb worksheets use lively, kid-friendly examples, like jumping, laughing, and eating, so your child can connect grammar concepts to actions they do every day. Identifying verbs is one of the key grammar skills in 1st grade and sets the stage for learning verb tenses later on.
What grade level is this for?⌄
This worksheet is designed for 1st Grade students (Ages 6-7), aligned to Common Core standard L.1.1.E. It can also be used as review for early students at the next grade level or as an introduction for advanced students.
Can I use this for homeschool or classroom?⌄
Yes. This worksheet works for homeschool, classroom, and tutoring settings. Print individual pages for targeted practice, or print the full set as a packet. Works great as a morning warm-up, independent center activity, or fast-finisher task.
Ratings & Reviews
3Sarah K.
Kindergarten Teacher · Verified download
Used these with my class. The clear format worked perfectly for students still building confidence. I print a new set every week.
Helpful · 12
Maria R.
Homeschool parent · Verified download
My daughter loves these worksheets. Easy to print, simple to follow. We do one a day and she is making real progress.
Helpful · 8
Jamie T.
1st Grade Teacher · Verified download
Great printable set. Used it as review for students who needed extra practice. Would love more pages in future versions.
Helpful · 5
Worksheet Details
| Grade | 1st Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Verbs |
| Standard | L.1.1.E |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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