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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let’s revise the action words with some examples.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Look at the pictures given below and frame your own sentences using the action verb given for each picture.&nbsp;</p>



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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="126" height="120" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/6c711e51-7cf9-4db3-bdca-2cdf0f7795c1.png" alt="Throw" class="wp-image-13332"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Throw</strong>&nbsp;<br>He threw the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div></div>



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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="132" height="120" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/34d5b9ba-617a-4bd5-a2ca-7c2dda13c58a.png" alt="Catch" class="wp-image-13333"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Catch</strong>&nbsp;<br>She will catch the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div></div>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="116" height="118" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/49770d92-af78-4bec-aad1-26fd5b3b41c6.png" alt="Pass 
" class="wp-image-13334"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Pass</strong>&nbsp;<br>He passed the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>
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</div>



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<div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="126" height="120" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fc437a12-0bd0-403e-9439-a67d0f2bc0c8.png" alt="Kick" class="wp-image-13335"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Kick</strong>&nbsp;<br>He kicked the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div></div>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="132" height="120" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/db199e8c-fb60-4d85-a622-00c089a12a4e.png" alt="Miss 
" class="wp-image-13336"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Miss</strong>&nbsp;<br>The goolie missed the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>
</div>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="116" height="118" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cd3871fd-dc0b-4065-a28e-46372c8729bd.png" alt="Hit 
" class="wp-image-13337"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Hit</strong>&nbsp;<br>He hit the ball&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>
</div>
</div>



<p>{Pass, Miss, Hit, Throw, Kick, Catch}&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let’s now study what doing words entails.&nbsp;</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/identification-of-action-words-grade-1">Action words</a> or verbs are sometimes known as doing words.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Doing words are words that inform us what we can do. These words denote a certain action.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Words like eat, catch, sleep, write, read, listen, cook, run. etc.&nbsp;</p><div class="fillWidthInMob"><a loading='lazy' class="showAdInAllRes"  data-toggle="modal" data-target=#homeLeadForm data-heading="Get Expert Guidance" href="#"><img class="img-fluid" alt="parallel" src=https://a.storyblok.com/f/128066/1100x230/00b28b4876/11-applying-for-collages_leaderboard-1100x230.jpg /></a></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Examples:&nbsp;</h3>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>What do you do when u feel hungry?&nbsp;</strong></li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Answer:</strong> We eat something.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="218" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-201.png" alt="eat" class="wp-image-13316"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Here, eating refers to the action of filling one&#8217;s stomach.&nbsp;</p>



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<li><strong>What do you do after playing in the mud?&nbsp;</strong></li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Answer:</strong> Clean our hands.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="204" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-202.png" alt="Clean" class="wp-image-13317"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Here, cleaning is an action that we do to keep our hands clean.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3">
<li><strong>What do we do with books?&nbsp;</strong></li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Answer:</strong> We read and write in books.&nbsp;</p><div class="fillWidthInMob"><a loading='lazy' class="showAdInAllRes"  data-toggle="modal" data-target=#homeLeadForm data-heading="Get Expert Guidance" href="#"><img class="img-fluid" alt="parallel" src=https://a.storyblok.com/f/128066/1100x230/00b28b4876/11-applying-for-collages_leaderboard-1100x230.jpg /></a></div>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="202" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-215.png" alt="read" class="wp-image-13351"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Here, reading and writing are referred to as <a href="https://www.turito.com/learn/english/action-words-grade-1">action words</a>. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How do you recognize action words or doing words?&nbsp;</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Action words are sometimes known as doing words.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Verbs are words that perform an action.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Doing action words are verbs, and a verb ending in –ing is one that is used to describe a continuous action.&nbsp;</p>



<p>We add -ing to a doing verb when the action is happening or when we&#8217;re talking about what we&#8217;re doing right now.&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The words that tell the action performed by any person, animal or thing are called action words.&nbsp;</li>



<li>What about the non-living things?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">For example:&nbsp;</h4>



<p>The phone is ringing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In this situation, either the thing is automatically set, or it must be operated manually. Someone will call, and the phone will ring.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In the event of a fire, or if there is an emergency. The bell and the alarm clock are both ringing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It needs to be operated, either automatically or manually.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let&#8217;s look at some instances to help you grasp it better.&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Examples&nbsp;</h3>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Allison is <strong>eating</strong> watermelon.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="204" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-203.png" alt="eating" class="wp-image-13320"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Action word:</strong> Eating&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Eating is an action term that indicates the action taking place in the present.&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2">
<li>Nevaeh is <strong>sleeping.</strong>&nbsp;</li>
</ol>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="236" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-206.png" alt="sleeping" class="wp-image-13323"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Action word:</strong> Sleeping&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Sleeping is an action word that says that something is happening actively.&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3">
<li>he children are <strong>studying.</strong>&nbsp;</li>
</ol>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="216" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-207.png" alt="studying" class="wp-image-13324"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Action word:</strong> Studying&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Studying is a verb that signifies something being done actively.&nbsp;</p>



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<li>The mother is <strong>cleaning the </strong>kitchen.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="204" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-204.png" alt="cleaning" class="wp-image-13322"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Action word: </strong>Cleaning&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Explanation: </strong>Cleaning is a verb that signifies an action taking place actively.&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="5">
<li>The cow is <strong>drinking</strong> water&nbsp;</li>
</ol>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="206" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-205.png" alt="drinking" class="wp-image-13321"/></figure></div>


<p><strong>Action </strong><strong>word</strong><strong>:</strong> Drinking&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Explanation:</strong> Drinking is a term used to describe an action that is occurring in the currently taking place.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Now it&#8217;s time to put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises.&nbsp;</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fill in the blanks with correct action word:&nbsp;</h4>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>The dog is ___________________ milk.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p>[Eating/Drinking/Cooking]&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Answer:</strong> Drinking&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2">
<li>Natalia is _______________ a song.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p>[Singing/Talking/Making]&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Singing&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3">
<li>Josephine is ___________________ an apple.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p>[Eating/Cooking/Making]&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Eating&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="4">
<li>Boys are ___________________ fast.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p>[Barking/Running/Sleeping]&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Running&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look at the action words and try to fill the blank with suitable action words.&nbsp;</h3>



<p><strong>Are you ready?</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="206" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-212.png" alt="Write" class="wp-image-13329"/></figure>



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<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="220" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-209.png" alt="Smell" class="wp-image-13326"/></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2">
<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="210" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-208.png" alt="Read" class="wp-image-13325"/></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3">
<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="206" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-213.png" alt="Sit" class="wp-image-13330"/></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="4">
<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="206" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-210.png" alt="Swim" class="wp-image-13327"/></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="5">
<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="230" height="196" src="https://www.turito.com/learn-internal/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image-211.png" alt="Cry " class="wp-image-13328"/></figure>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="6">
<li>______________________________&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Answers:</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Read&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2">
<li>Smell&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3">
<li>Write&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="4">
<li>Sit&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="5">
<li>Swim&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="6">
<li>Cry&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Find the action words in each sentence.&nbsp;</h3>



<p><strong>Let’s read together. Ready?</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Circle the action words or doing words in them:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>I am going to the park.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Let’s go to school.&nbsp;</li>



<li>My dad is making pizza.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Let’s play with blocks.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The bird is looking at me.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Go and brush your teeth.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The birds are flying in the sky.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The children are playing with the ball.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The baby is crying.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The phone is ringing.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Answers:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Going&nbsp;</li>



<li>Go&nbsp;</li>



<li>Making&nbsp;</li>



<li>Play&nbsp;</li>



<li>Looking&nbsp;</li>



<li>Go, Brush&nbsp;</li>



<li>Flying&nbsp;</li>



<li>Playing&nbsp;</li>



<li>Crying&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ringing&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
