90 Action Verbs with Pictures
Verbs can be one of the most fun and most frustrating parts of learning English. Kids enjoy the active aspect of verbs, but memorizing conjugations can be really hard. Teaching action verbs with pictures make it easier for kids to understand what each verb means and how it is used.
Actions verbs are the easiest verbs for young kids to learn because they can be physically seen and practiced. As well, there are lots of fun and easy games you can play to get your child learning about action verbs.
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Actions Verbs with Pictures
Our action verbs are sorted in alphabetical order. As well, we have included two sample sentences with each verb. The first action verb example will be in the simple present tense, while the second example is in the present continuous.
Ask
He asks for a favor.
I am asking a question.
Bark
The dog often barks at other dogs.
The dog is barking loudly.
Bend
He rarely bends the pages of his books.
She is bending her pencil.
Break
He breaks his games when he gets angry.
Tom is breaking his ruler.
Buy
Sarah buys water often.
Tom and Jerry are buying some snacks.
Carry
I carry my wallet in my bag.
I am carrying my son on my shoulders.
Catch
He rarely catches butterflies.
He is catching fish with his dad.
Clap
The class claps loudly.
We are clapping for my friend.
Clean
He cleans the floor.
I am cleaning my bedroom.
Climb
A monkey climbs the tree.
He is climbing a rope.
Close
She closes the door after him.
The door is closing by itself.
Cook
Jane cooks very well.
Jane is cooking for Tim.
Count
He counts on his hand.
He is counting his money.
Crawl
He crawls to his dad.
He is crawling on the floor.
Cry
They cry after the movie.
They are crying because of her mom’s news.
Cut
Tim cuts the paper.
Joyce is cutting the wrapping paper.
Dance
He dances on the roof.
He is dancing with his girlfriend.
Dive
I dive into the water.
I am diving into the pool.
Draw
She draws a picture.
She is drawing a dog.
Dream
We dream of puppies.
We are dreaming together.
Drink
They drink water.
They are drinking some wine.
Drop
You drop the book on your bed.
You are dropping a cup on the ground.
Eat
He eats lunch.
He is eating his lunch right now.
Fight
She fights with her mom.
She is fighting her bullies.
Fly
It flies over the house.
It is flying quickly through the sky.
Give
We give her a present.
We are giving you our old car.
Hit
They hit a car with their bicycle.
They are hitting baseballs.
Hold
I hold my bag close to me.
I am holding my cup in my hand.
Hug
You hug your mom.
You are hugging your boyfriend.
Jog
I jog quickly.
I am jogging through the park.
Jump
He jumps through the hoop.
He is jumping on the trampoline.
Kick
She kicks him hard.
She is kicking her car.
Kiss
We kiss often.
We are kissing right now.
Kneel
They kneel on the ground.
They are kneeling during the meeting.
Laugh
I laugh with her.
I am laughing at the joke.
Lean
You lean on the bookshelf.
You are leaning on your friend.
Leap
He leaps across the puddle.
He is leaping across the hole.
Lift
She lifts the table up.
She is lifting her bag up from the chair.
Listen
It listens to your voice.
It is listening for problems.
Look
We look for our dog.
We are looking at the tv.
March
They march in the streets.
They are marching to the park.
Open
I open the car for her.
I am opening the cupboard.
Paint
You paint on the canvas.
You are painting a watercolor.
Pick
He picks a blueberry shake.
He is picking out his clothes.
Pick up
She picks up her clothes.
She is picking up her toys.
Play
We play soccer every week.
We are playing baseball.
Point
They point to the mountains.
They are pointing at the painting.
Pour
I pour out a drink.
I am pouring my friend a cup of tea.
Pull
You pull a door open.
You are pulling your bag behind you.
Punch
He punches her friend.
He is punching the table.
Push
She pushes a cart.
She is pushing her car.
Put
It puts bottles in the machine.
It is putting everything in order.
Read
We read a book together.
We are reading the newspaper.
Ride
They ride the rollercoaster.
They are riding their horses through the park.
Run
I run quickly.
I am running on the street.
Say
You say it is hard.
You are saying that you should run more often.
Scratch
He scratches his mosquito bite.
He is scratching his leg.
Shake
She shakes her fist at the dog.
She is shaking from the cold.
Sing
We sing every weekend.
We are singing at the dance.
Sit
They sit on the chairs.
They are sitting for an hour.
Skate
I skate every winter.
I am skating on the pond.
Ski
You ski on the tall mountain.
You are skiing really well.
Sleep
He sleeps for 8 hours.
He is sleeping right now.
Slip
She slips on a banana.
She is slipping across the kitchen.
Smell
It smells bad.
He is smelling the apple pie.
Snore
They snore loudly.
They are snoring.
Spell
We spell new words together.
We are spelling the word dog.
Squat
They squat on the ground.
They are squatting around the living room.
Stack
I stack the books on the table.
I am stacking my plates in the cupboard.
Stand
You stand beside me.
You are standing at the back of the bus.
Stretch
He stretches his arms.
He is stretching after soccer.
Study
She studies French in her bedroom.
She is studying French right now.
Swim
It swims faster than a shark.
It is swimming through the cold water.
Talk
I talk with my parents often.
I am talking with them on the phone.
Teach
I teach kids about math.
I am teaching my class math today.
Think
You think that he is wrong.
You are thinking about the problem.
Throw
He throws the ball far.
He is throwing a football with his dad.
Throw Away
She throws her garbage away.
She is throwing her phone away this week.
Tiptoe
We tiptoe through the house.
We are tiptoeing so that we don’t wake them up.
Trip
They trip over the nail.
They are tripping too often.
Turn Off
I turn off the TV.
I am turning off the radio.
Turn On
You turn on the computer.
You are turning the car on.
Wait
He waits for his dog to come back.
He is waiting for the bus.
Walk
She walks in the park.
She is walking along the street.
Wash
It washes your clothes quickly.
It is washing your car.
Watch
We watch TV after dinner.
We are watching an action movie tonight.
Wave
They wave at their family.
They are waving their arms above their head.
Win
I win a lot of games.
I am winning the game right now.
Write
You write down your address.
You are writing your novel.
Yawn
He yawns loudly.
He is yawning at the table.
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