Review Verb Types with a Digital Game

When students can distinguish between doing, thinking, saying, feeling and relating verbs, their reading comprehension deepens and their writing becomes more expressive. However, this concept can be a tricky one to grasp, with students often assuming that all verbs are simply ‘doing’ words!

This digital quiz has been designed by our team to help your students review verb types in the context of real sentences. Each slide presents students with a sentence where a verb is bolded, followed by three multiple-choice options. Students simply click the verb type that matches the bolded verb in the sentence. If students choose the incorrect answer, they are directed to a slide that encourages them to go back and try again. 

The structured repetition helps solidify understanding, while the simplicity of the task ensures students stay focused on the learning goal right through to the final question!

This resource downloads as a Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides file. Simply project the resource onto your screen and work through the slides as a class. The quiz format transforms revision into a game-like experience, encouraging even the most reluctant learners to get involved! 

Incorporate This Resource Into Your Grammar Lesson on Types of Verbs

This flexible resource can be used in multiple ways to enhance your grammar lesson on types of verbs. Here are some ideas from our team to get you started:

• Lesson Warm-Up – Start your English lesson with 2–3 slides to activate prior knowledge about the different types of verbs. It’s a great way to immediately engage students and settle them into learning mode.
• Whole-Class Teaching Tool – Display each slide and invite students to justify their answers. This extra step enhances the activity by allowing students to provide valuable insights into their level of understanding.
• Exit Ticket – Select a few slides at the end of the lesson as a quick formative assessment. It gives you immediate feedback on who’s grasped the concept and who might need a little extra support.

Download to Explore Verbs Examples with Your Students

Downloading this resource is quick and straightforward! Use the drop-down menu on the Download button to select your preferred version of the slide deck. With just one click, you’ll have immediate access to the 20-slide digital quiz, ready to use on your preferred platform. 

Be sure to operate the presentation in Slideshow mode to enable the self-checking features.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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