Verb Sorting Practice

In this worksheet, students analyze a list of “suspect verbs” and sort each into one of two categories: action verbs or linking verbs. Learners must carefully read each word and determine whether it expresses an action or connects the subject to a state of being or description. This sorting activity builds foundational grammar awareness by encouraging students to distinguish between physical or mental actions and verbs that function as links within a sentence. The task develops analytical language skills, helping students understand verb roles and sentence structure.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Conventions of Standard English Grammar

English Language Arts – Verb Types and Usage

English Language Arts – Sentence Structure and Word Function

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Word Analysis

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