Verbs are words that describe actions. They tell what someone or something is doing.

In the example by the photo of a tennis ball bouncing, I know bounce is a verb because it tells what the ball does. If I were unsure, I could check the word’s meaning in a dictionary.

Look at the examples in the sentences:

1. munch: Manuel likes to munch on apples.
2. grinned: Kayla grinned at her friend.
3. jump: It’s fun to jump in the pool.
4. float: Ducks float on the pond.
5. gallop: The horses gallop on the track.

Each of these words describe an exact action.