Circle and Classify Verbs

This clear and focused worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen verb recognition, grammatical reasoning, and sentence analysis skills. Students read each sentence carefully, identify the verb, and classify it as an action or linking verb, supporting active reading, parts of speech understanding, and grammar accuracy within meaningful sentence contexts.

Learning Goals

• Verb Identification (Grades 3-5)
  Students locate verbs in complete sentences to build accuracy with parts of speech.
• Action vs. Linking Verbs
  Learners classify verbs correctly, reinforcing how different verb types function in sentences.
• Reading for Grammar Meaning
  Students analyze sentence context to determine how verbs convey meaning and relationships.
• Grammar and Conventions
  Practice supports standard English grammar expectations and syntactic awareness.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Designed Resource
  Created with grade-appropriate language and curriculum-aligned grammar skills.
• Simple, Structured Format
  Clear directions and consistent marking (A or L) encourage student independence.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for grammar lessons, centers, homework, review, or intervention practice.
• Supports Multiple Learners
  Visual marking and sentence-based analysis help reinforce learning for diverse students.

This printable worksheet gives students repeated, meaningful practice with verb identification, classification, and sentence comprehension. By circling and labeling verbs, learners actively engage with grammar concepts while strengthening reading analysis, language conventions, and writing foundations. It’s a practical, no-prep option for both classroom instruction and homeschool use, supporting confident and accurate grammar development.

This worksheet is part of our Action vs. Linking Verbs collection.