Subject: English
Book: English Grammar
A **verb** is a word that shows action or a state of being. If a noun is “who or what,” then a verb is “what they do or how they exist.” For a 5-year-old: whenever you jump, run, play, or even just “am” or “is,” that’s a verb.
### Action Verbs
- **Examples**: “run,” “jump,” “dance,” “eat.”
- If you can do it, it’s probably an action verb. “I **run** in the park,” “She **jumps** high.”
### State of Being Verbs
- **Examples**: “is,” “am,” “are,” “was,” “were.”
- They don’t show movement, but show existence: “I **am** happy,” “He **is** tall.”
### Why Do We Need Verbs?
- Verbs tell us what’s happening in a sentence.
- Without a verb, we don’t know if you’re sleeping, smiling, or playing.
### Kid-Friendly Examples
- “The dog **barks**.” (verb: “barks”)
- “I **am** a student.” (verb: “am”)
- “They **played** with toys.” (verb: “played”)
So, every time you describe what you or someone else is doing, or even just existing, you use a verb!