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Thu, 06 May, 2021

Teach Verbs to Class 1 kids in the easiest way!

Linked table of contents:

Introduction: Definition Of A Verb For Class 1
List Of Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)
Recognizing A Verb
Types Of Verbs For Class 1
Conclusion
FAQs

Introduction: Definition Of A Verb For Class 1

Verbs describe what the subject is doing. Thus, they are also called “doing” words. Verbs are also called “action” words. Examples of such words are: swim, run and walk. However, some verbs are about the existence (the state of being verbs). Examples of such verbs are look, sound, and stay.

List Of Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

Action Verbs

The dog ran after the cat.
He accepted the gift.
She swam across the river.
He sat on the chair.
The boss yelled at the employee.

Being Verbs (was, is, are, am, been, being, were)

Where were you yesterday?
I have been working hard.
You were told to complete your homework.
It was a hot day yesterday.
We are flying tomorrow.

Remember this much - verbs are the part of the sentence signifying “doing.” However, some verbs are about action, and some are about being. This brings us to an important question - How to recognize a verb? Read on to understand how to recognize a verb for the class 1 level. Want your child to cover the complete spectrum of English Grammar and become a master? Book a FREE Class NOW!

Recognizing A Verb

When children learn verbs, they should be taught to recognize a verb. One way to recognize verbs is by their location in relation to the subject. Verbs generally follow a noun or pronoun. These nouns/pronouns are called the “subject” in the sentence. When learning verbs for children, check if they follow a noun or pronoun.

John ate his lunch fast.
She rode to school on a cycle.
He painted a beautiful picture.
Shaun kicked the football.
They demanded a raise.
She asked for a hearing.

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When children are learning verbs, two more techniques come in handy. If unsure whether a word is a verb, ask yourself - Can I do “word?” You can eat, ride, paint, kick, and demand. Therefore, these are verbs.

When children learn verb rules, they should ask themselves - “What is happening?” In the sentence “He painted a beautiful picture,” painting is happening; therefore, painting is the verb.

Types Of Verbs For Class 1

When children learn verbs, one way to classify them is as physical or mental verbs. Action verbs are physical verbs. If the body or a tool performs the action, it is called a physical verb.

List Of Verbs For Kids (Physical Verbs)

He swam across the English Channel.
She yelled into the microphone.
The dog barked loudly.
The child cried.
The hammer smashed the nail into the wall.

Mental verbs refer to cognitive states. These could be related to concepts like thinking, understanding, planning, or discovering.

List Of Verbs For Kids (Mental Verbs)

I knew it would happen.
She recognized her friend after twenty years.
Don’t believe everything you hear.

Apart from action and state of being verbs (discussed above), there are several other classifications of verbs, like transitive verbs, intransitive verbs, phrasal verbs, regular verbs, irregular verbs, modal verbs, helping verbs, linking verbs, and infinitives.

Transitive Verbs

Verbs that are accompanied by direct objects are transitive verbs. The direct object could be a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun. The subject does something to this direct object. This action performed by the subject need not be physical. Action and stative verbs can both be transitive verbs.

List Of Transitive Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

Johnny ate pasta for breakfast.
The millionaire bought a Rolls-Royce.
He hates bitter gourds.

Intransitive Verbs

These are the opposite of transitive verbs. When children learn verbs, they should know that an intransitive verb is not used with a direct object. They can be both action and stative.

List Of Intransitive Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

The birds fly.
The dogs sleep.
The thieves hide.

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are verb combinations with prepositions and/or adverbs. The phrasal verb has a different meaning from the words that form the phrase. For example, we use the phrase “be up” to mean get up from bed. This is a different meaning from the individual words that make up the phrase.

List Of Phrasal Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

He shut down his shop early.
Joe showed off his physique.
She put away money for hard times.

Regular Verbs

When the past tense and past participle of a verb ends in -ed or -d, it is a regular verb. Also, the a -t variant verb is also a regular verb. Learn is a regular verb.

List Of Regular Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

She walked five kilometers to reach home.
The detective noticed a cut wire.
We purchased surplus food this month.

Irregular Verbs

When a verb’s past tense or past participle neither ends in -ed or -d, nor does it contain a -t variant, it is an irregular verb. Sometimes the spelling changes dramatically (eat to ate). Sometimes the spelling doesn’t change.

List Of Irregular Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

When teaching verbs for class one, these are great examples of irregular verbs:

John knew why he was coming.
The workers took out the garbage.
She wakes me up early every morning.

Helping Verbs

These are also called auxiliary verbs. They change a sentence’s meaning in association with other verbs. They alter the mood of the sentence and change verb tense.

List Of Helping Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

He is watching the film.
Jonah was awarded the medal.
She is swimming fast.

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are a type of helping verb. They add mood to a sentence.

List of Modal Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

It may rain tomorrow.
I would play cricket when I was small.
Would you please help?

Linking Verbs

Linking verbs are a kind of stative verb. They link subjects with subject complements. Subject complements identify or describe a subject. Linking verbs can work as intransitive verbs do.

List Of Linking Verbs For Kids (In Sentences)

She is a fantastic musician.
That mobile phone looks flashy.
The theater got crowded fast.
She seems upset with her marks.

Infinitives

Strictly speaking, infinitives aren’t verbs. They are derived from verbs. Infinitive phrases are usually formed using the word “to.” They act like adverbs, adjectives, and nouns.

List Of Infinitives For Kids (In Sentences)

To win an Olympic medal is my aim.
If you want to find a great stock to buy, Tom is the man to ask.
The fine print was too fine to see.
To enjoy is one of the purposes of life.

To form a correct sentence, the subject must agree with the verb. There are rules for subject-verb agreement.

Rules For Subject–Verb Agreement: Learning To Use Verbs For Children

When children are learning verbs, they must adhere to the subject-verb agreement rules. These seven rules follow:

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 1

For singular subjects, use singular verbs.

Examples:

He is playing the piano.
She enjoys painting.
Father drives carefully.
The shopkeeper is asking for change.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 2

For plural subjects, use plural verbs.

Examples:

Those frolickers were dancing throughout the night.
Two scholars from that school have won the academic prize.
We have finished our chores.
All the students are working very hard.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 3

Singular verbs are used with collective nouns

Examples:

The choir is singing the national anthem.
The Indian cricket team is the best.
The audience is enjoying the recital.
A bouquet was given to the awardee.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 4

There should be an agreement between the verb and noun/pronoun closer to neither/nor or either/or.

Examples:

Neither she nor I am happy.
Either you or Bob is telling a lie.
Neither she nor Mary had an idea.
Either she or I am wrong.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 5

Indefinite pronouns are singular

Examples:

Nobody wants that.
Somebody asked for fried chips.
Someone is lying.
Somebody is asking about you.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 6

Examples:

Singular verbs are used for uncountable nouns

There is enough food in the house.
Salt is derived from the sea.
Porridge is one of my favorite snacks.
Football is one of the most entertaining games.

Subject–Verb Agreement Rule 7

Plural nouns need singular verbs when they are names

Examples:

India is one of the most densely populated countries.
Iceland is one of the coldest countries.
The Secret is a great book.
Love Letters is a fantastic theater play.

So, these are the rules that you need to know when you learn verbs for class 1. Want your child to learn such tips and tricks and ace English Language? BOOK a FREE Class NOW!

Conclusion

When learning verbs for class 1 and above, it is essential to grasp the concepts. You need to know how to use each kind of verb for maximum effect. You need to know the theory logically as well as at a gut level to achieve a high level of writing quality. PlanetSpark gives your child the tools and techniques to succeed in the competitive world of creative writing.