Verb Matching Activity

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 strengthen their understanding of verb patterns by matching verbs with the complements that correctly follow them. Through careful reading, grammar analysis, and meaning-based reasoning, learners practice identifying whether verbs take gerunds, infinitives, or either form, reinforcing both grammatical accuracy and natural language use.

Instructional Objectives

• Verb Patterns and Usage (Grades 5-7) – Students identify which verbs require gerunds, infinitives, or allow both forms.
• Grammar Structure Identification – Learners analyze sentence fragments to determine correct verb-complement relationships.
• Vocabulary and Expression – Exposure to common verb patterns supports more fluent and accurate expression.
• Reading for Meaning – Matching requires students to consider both grammatical correctness and logical meaning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with standard English grammar instruction and classroom needs.
• Matching Format – Encourages close reading and active comparison rather than passive completion.
• Supports Memorization – Especially effective for reinforcing verbs that consistently take gerunds or infinitives.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar centers, independent practice, review lessons, or pre-writing support.

This verb matching worksheet supports grammar fluency, verb pattern recognition, sentence structure awareness, and reading comprehension. By pairing verbs with appropriate complements, students gain confidence recognizing correct constructions and recalling common verb patterns. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that prepares learners for more advanced grammar and writing tasks.

This worksheet is part of our gerunds and infinitives worksheets collection.