Verbs

This task is about identifying verbs.

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Verbs are doing words. They often give a name to the actions we do.
 
Highlight all the verbs in the story below. The first verb has been circled for you.
 
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Jack slowly  the steps to the high diving board. His legs shook and a drop of sweat slid down his forehead. Even though the sun shone brightly Jack shivered. At the top he shuffled forward to the edge of the board and peered over. Jack gasped! Then without waiting a minute longer, he closed his eyes, held his nose, and leapt. As he hit the water all the rest of his class clapped and cheered.