Free printable practice
Action Linking Practice Activities
Printable Class 2 grammar worksheets to help children tell action verbs from linking verbs in simple sentences.
Practice that builds confidence
What children learn
These Class 2 grammar worksheets help children practise identifying verbs that show an action and verbs that link the subject to information about it. Children learn to notice the difference between sentences like “The dog runs” and “The dog is happy.”
The printable activities include circling verbs, sorting action and linking verbs, completing sentences, and choosing the correct verb in context. Each task builds confidence with common verbs used in everyday reading and writing.
Action verbs tell what someone or something does: jump, read, clap, carry, write. Linking verbs do not show an action; they connect the subject to a describing word or idea. In Class 2, children mainly meet linking verbs such as is, am, are, was and were in sentences like “I am ready” or “The flowers are red.”
How the practice progresses
The worksheets begin with clear recognition tasks, where children underline or circle the verb in short sentences. They then sort verbs into action and linking groups, complete sentences with suitable verbs, and read simple examples where the meaning of the sentence decides the answer. This progression helps children move from spotting a word to understanding its job in the sentence.
A simple parent routine
At home, ask your child to read one sentence aloud and point to the subject first. Then ask, “Is the subject doing something, or is the verb telling what the subject is like?” For example, in “Riya paints,” Riya is doing an action. In “Riya is cheerful,” is links Riya to cheerful. After each worksheet section, let your child make one new action sentence and one linking sentence about a family member, toy or pet.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these printables for grammar practice after introducing verbs, as a small-group activity, or as a quick check before sentence writing. The sorting activities work well in centres: one group can read and classify sentences while another writes their own examples. The completed sheets also show which children can name a verb but still need support explaining its function.
Common errors to watch for
Many children think every verb must show movement, so they may miss is, am and are. Others circle describing words such as tall or hungry because those words feel important. Remind them that the verb is the word that helps the sentence work. A child-friendly strategy is: “Find the naming word, then ask what word tells doing or being.”
Free printable PDF download
Use this class 2 action linking verbs worksheet page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
iBloom worksheets keep the language simple, the examples familiar and the tasks focused on one grammar decision at a time. Children get repeated practice with both action and linking verbs without being overwhelmed, so they can use the idea later while speaking, reading and writing their own Class 2 sentences.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?
An action verb shows what the subject does, such as runs, reads or writes. A linking verb connects the subject to more information, such as is in “The mango is sweet.”
Which linking verbs should a Class 2 child know first?
Class 2 children usually begin with common linking verbs like is, am, are, was and were. These are easy to see in simple describing sentences.
How can I explain linking verbs without confusing my child?
Use a simple test: ask whether the subject is doing an action. If not, check whether the verb connects the subject to a describing word or idea, as in “The sky is blue.”
Do these worksheets include only circling activities?
No. The practice includes identifying verbs, sorting action and linking verbs, choosing suitable verbs, and completing simple sentences.
Why does my child circle words like happy or tall as verbs?
Children often choose describing words because they stand out. Remind your child that happy and tall describe, while words like is, are or was connect the subject to that description.
Is this class 2 action linking verbs worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this class 2 action linking verbs worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this class 2 action linking verbs worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.