Verb Showdown Answer Key

In this multiple-choice worksheet, students select the best verb to complete each sentence and then label it as either action or linking. The “showdown” format creates a fun, game-like experience that motivates learners to think critically about word choice. Students practice recognizing how verb selection influences sentence sense and coherence. The exercise reinforces comprehension, contextual grammar application, and test-taking skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Grammar and Word Choice

English Language Arts – Verb Identification in Sentences

English Language Arts – Reading for Contextual Understanding

English Language Arts – Conventions of Standard Usage

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