Reading, Writing & Verbs Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — English Practice (Grade 3)

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Instructions

Read each section carefully and complete the activities. Have fun learning about verbs!

Part 1: Reading Adventure!

Read the short story below and then answer the questions that follow.

Leo has a special friend, a squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky is not a normal squirrel. He wears a tiny blue cape and can fly! Every morning, Leo opens his window. Squeaky zips into the room. They share a crunchy acorn for breakfast. Then, they play an exciting game of tag around the big oak tree. Squeaky always wins because he soars through the air. Leo laughs loudly and tries to catch him.

Reading Questions:

1. What is the name of Leo's pet squirrel?

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2. What is the special thing Squeaky can do?

  • a) Sing songs
  • b) Read books
  • c) Fly

3. What do Leo and Squeaky do around the big oak tree?

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Part 2: What is a Verb?

A verb is an action word. It tells us what someone or something does. Examples: run, jump, eat.

A. Find the Verb!

Circle the verb (the action word) in each group below.

  1. happy / run / blue
  2. table / laugh / tall
  3. sing / book / green
  4. fast / sleep / dog

B. Spot the Verb in a Sentence!

Read these sentences from the story. Circle the verb in each one.

  1. Squeaky wears a tiny blue cape.
  2. Leo opens his window.
  3. They share a crunchy acorn.

Part 3: Verb Power!

Choose the best verb from the box to complete each sentence. Write the verb on the line.

jumps | reads | swims | kicks | writes

1. The fish _______________ in the water.

2. My friend _______________ a letter to me.

3. The frog _______________ onto a lily pad.

4. He _______________ the soccer ball into the goal.

5. She _______________ a book every night before bed.

Part 4: Your Turn to Write!

Imagine you have a magical pet like Squeaky. What would your pet be, and what magical thing could it do? Write two or more sentences about an adventure you would have together.

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Answer Key

Part 1: Reading Adventure!

1. Squeaky

2. c) Fly

3. They play a game of tag.

Part 2: What is a Verb?

A. Find the Verb!

  1. run
  2. laugh
  3. sing
  4. sleep

B. Spot the Verb in a Sentence!

  1. wears
  2. opens
  3. share

Part 3: Verb Power!

  1. swims
  2. writes
  3. jumps
  4. kicks
  5. reads

Part 4: Your Turn to Write!

Answers will vary. Check for complete sentences and creative ideas!

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