📚 Detailed Explanation of the Topic: Complete the Sentence with an Action Verb to Match the Picture

When you see a sentence with a picture, you can make the sentence better by using an action verb. Action verbs tell us what someone or something is doing. They are words that show action.

For example, some common action verbs are: run, jump, eat, play, read, and sing. These words tell us what action is happening.

To complete a sentence with an action verb that matches a picture, do this:

  1. Look closely at the picture.
  2. Think about what the person or animal in the picture is doing.
  3. Choose the action verb that tells what is happening in the picture.
  4. Say or write the sentence with the action verb that fits.

For example, if the picture shows a boy kicking a ball, the action verb is “kick.” The sentence could be “The boy is kicking the ball.”

A good tip is to say the sentence out loud with different action verbs and see which one sounds right with the picture. This helps you pick the correct action word.

Remember, action verbs make sentences exciting because they tell us about movements and things people or animals do! 🎉

✏️ 20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers: Complete the Sentence with the Correct Action Verb to Match the Picture

  1. The boy is _______ a ball.

    Answer: throwing
  2. The girl is _______ a book.

    Answer: reading
  3. The dog is _______ in the park.

    Answer: running
  4. The cat is _______ on the mat.

    Answer: sleeping
  5. The children are _______ to music.

    Answer: dancing
  6. The boy is _______ his bike.

    Answer: riding
  7. The girl is _______ a picture.

    Answer: drawing
  8. The boy is _______ up.

    Answer: jumping
  9. The girl is _______ a flower.

    Answer: smelling
  10. The boy is _______ a sandwich.

    Answer: eating
  11. The children are _______ in the rain.

    Answer: splashing
  12. The girl is _______ a dress.

    Answer: wearing
  13. The boy is _______ a ball to his friend.

    Answer: passing
  14. The dog is _______ a ball.

    Answer: catching
  15. The girl is _______ the door.

    Answer: opening
  16. The boy is _______ a tree.

    Answer: climbing
  17. The children are _______ a story.

    Answer: listening
  18. The girl is _______ a cake.

    Answer: baking
  19. The boy is _______ a kite.

    Answer: flying
  20. The cat is _______ a mouse.

    Answer: chasing

These questions help Year 2 learners practise using action verbs correctly and connect words to images, which is essential for their English development in line with the UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 1. 📖✨