BASIC ENGLISH COURSE BY RODRIGO MEDINA DD / MM / AAAA CYCLE COURSE

COLEGIO COOPERATIVO OBRERO DEL VALLE

COMPLETE NAME
SEDE PRINCIPAL

ACTION VERBS & SKILLS WORDS RATING

OBSERVATIONS: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

https://www.talkenglish.com/grammar/action-verbs.aspx
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/action-verb-examples.html
http://www.softschools.com/examples/grammar/action_verbs_examples/55/
An action verb is a verb that
expresses physical or mental
VWHAT IS
action.
AN
ACTION VERB?
The action verb tells us what the
subject of our clause or
sentence is doing-physically or
mentally.

EXAMPLES

I believe in fairies and Sam and Eric ride the Ian reads a chapter in
unicorns bus to school each his book each night
morning.

BELIEVE RIDE READS

Links:
tells us what him/her tells us what Sam tells us what Ian was
was doing and Eric was doing doing

ACTION VERB GRAMMAR

Need ‘s’ at the end Negative sentences Interrogative

with third-person, need do not, does sentences begin with
singular subjects. not, or did not. do, does, or did.
He eats bread. I do not eat bread. Do you eat bread?
She walks to the He does not eat Does he eat bread?
station. bread.
Does she walk to the
It floats on the sea. You did not walk to station?
the station.
Did they finish it?
It does not float on
the sea.
 Do not can be shortened to don't, does not to doesn't, and did not to didn't.
I don't eat bread.
She doesn't walk to the station.
It doesn't float on the sea.
They didn't finish it.

Below is a list of commonly used action verbs:

ACTION VERB TENSES

EAT SWIM PLAY

Present: I eat when I am
hungry.
Past: She ate dinner last
night at six.
Future: We will eat lunch
tomorrow at noon.
Present: We swim when it
is hot outside.
Past: Last week, we swam
in the pool.
Future: We will be
swimming at the lake next
month.
Present: The kids play
basketball at recess.
Past: We played the last
game on Monday.
Future: The girls will be
playing at the park this
weekend.

MORE EXAMPLES HERE:

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/action-verb-examples.html
 SKILLS

Are the expertise or talent needed in
order to do a job or task. Job skills allow
you to do a particular job and life skills
help you through everyday tasks. There
are many different types of skills that can
help you succeed at all aspects of your
life whether it's school, work, or even a
sport or hobby.
Are what makes you confident and
independent in life and are essential for
success. It might take determination and
practice, but almost any skill can be
learned or improved. Set yourself
realistic expectations and goals, get
organized and get learning.

EXAMLES:

Leadership and Management Professionalism

Advising Dedication
Coaching Ethics
Conflict resolution Honesty
Decision making Integrity
Delegating Maturity
Diplomacy Patience
Interviewing Presentation
Motivation Reliability
People management Self confidence
Problem solving
Strategic thinking
Organizational Team Building
Categorizing data Collaboration
Coordinating Communication
Goal setting Flexibility
Meeting deadlines Listening
Multi-tasking Observation
Prioritizing Participation
Project management Respect
Scheduling Sharing
Strategic Planning
Time management
Analytical Life
Critical thinking Car maintenance
Data analysis Driving
Numeracy Garden maintenance
Reporting Grocery shopping
Research Painting a room
Troubleshooting Taking out the trash
Tracking personal finances
Unclogging a toilet and basic plumbing
Washing and drying clothes, dishes, windows or
car
 Personal Life Student
Adaptability Accountability
Caring Analyzing information
Common sense Communication
Cooperation Critical thinking
Curiosity Digital literacy
Effort Follow directions
Flexibility Imagination
Friendship Initiative
Initiative Organization
Integrity Problem solving
Organization Questioning
Patience Reading
Perseverance Time management
Problem solving Writing
Responsibility
Sense of humor
Stress management
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Sports
Concentration
Coordination
Dealing with pressure
Flexibility
Footwork
Performing repetitive drills
Power
Precision
Tactics
Teamwork
Examples of Action Verbs in Sentences:

The following are examples of how action verbs are used in sentences, keep in mind that you can use
more than one action verb in a sentence.
The action verb is underlined in each sentence. Remember that action verbs don't have to describe
movement; the action can be mental.

Anthony is throwing the football.

She accepted the job offer.
He thought about his stupid mistake in the test.
John visited his friend for a while and then went home.
The dog ran across the yard.
She left in a hurry.
She yelled when she hit her toe.
The cat sat by the window.
I will learn to play the guitar this year.
He hit a home run at the last game.
In the summer, we will swim in our pool.
Will you help me with the laundry?
He rode his new bike around the block for hours.
The horse trotted along the trail.
We ate dinner then walked around the park.
Did you fix the mistake in your homework?
She waited for her friend at the mall.
She lay down on the couch and slept there all night.
Close the door!
The bird sings a cheery song every morning.
The teacher reads a book to her students then asks them questions about the story.
The roof on the house leaks.
The lightning struck the tree.
They bought a new house.