Verb Practice

 

A verb is a word that shows action. 
Identify the verb that correctly completes each sentence.

1. A fish __________ through its gills.
(talks, breathes)

2. A whale must _________ to the surface to breathe.
(swim, jump)

3. A fish uses its fins to __________.
(breathe, swim)

4. A bottlenose dolphin __________ swiftly.
(thinks, swims)

5. A penguin is a bird that cannot ___________ .
(swim, fly)

6. An electric eel can __________ its prey.
(tickle, shock)

7. A tortoise ________ slowly.
(run, crawls)

8. A dog _________ angrily at the stranger.

(smiles, barks)