🏃 Action Words
Class 2 English · Unit 6 of 11 · about 120 minutes
This unit introduces Grade 2 students to action words (verbs) in sentences. They will identify action words, use is/am/are correctly with subjects, and add -ing to show actions happening now (e.g., 'She is running'). The focus is on oral and written practice with familiar Indian contexts.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to identify the action word in a simple sentence.
- Students will be able to choose the correct form of 'to be' (is/am/are) for a given subject.
- Students will be able to form the present continuous tense by adding -ing to an action word.
Lessons in this unit
- What is an action word?: Identify action words in sentences and pictures. Understand that action words tell what someone or something does.
- Using is, am, are: Use is/am/are correctly with different subjects. Understand the rules: am with I, is with one, are with many.
- Adding -ing for now: Add -ing to action words to show actions happening now. Practice with common verbs and spelling rules (drop e, double consonant).
Key words
- action word
- A word that tells what someone or something does.
- is
- Use with one person or thing, like 'He is'.
- am
- Use with 'I', like 'I am'.
- are
- Use with many people or things, like 'They are'.
- -ing
- Add to an action word to show it is happening now.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- Every word in a sentence is an action word.
- Help: Action words tell what someone does. Ask 'What is happening?'
- Use 'is' with 'I'.
- Help: Always use 'am' with 'I'. Say 'I am'.
- Add -ing to every verb without changing spelling.
- Help: For verbs ending in e, drop the e before adding -ing.
- Action words are only for people, not animals or things.
- Help: Animals and things can do actions too, like 'The bird flies.'
Try this at home
- Point to the action word in a sentence
- Fill in the blank with is/am/are
- Add -ing to a verb: say the verb (eat), check the end (no e, no short vowel + one consonant), add -ing (eating)
- Match picture to action word
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which word is an action word? (run / cat / red)
Show answer
run. Run is an action word because it tells what you do. - I ___ a student. (am / is / are)
Show answer
Always say 'I am'. - What is the -ing form of 'run'? (running / runing / runs)
Show answer
running. Run has a short vowel, so double the 'n' and add -ing.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Action Words" (Class 2 English)?
Your child will be able to: identify the action word in a simple sentence.; choose the correct form of 'to be' (is/am/are) for a given subject.; form the present continuous tense by adding -ing to an action word..
How does MangoMindz teach "Action Words"?
In 3 short parts (What is an action word?, Using is, am, are, Adding -ing for now). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Action Words" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 3 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Action Words" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Point to the action word in a sentence; Fill in the blank with is/am/are. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which word is an action word? (run / cat / red)
What mistakes do children often make in "Action Words"?
Every word in a sentence is an action word. Fix: Action words tell what someone does. Ask 'What is happening?' Use 'is' with 'I'. Fix: Always use 'am' with 'I'. Say 'I am'. Add -ing to every verb without changing spelling. Fix: For verbs ending in e, drop the e before adding -ing.
Is "Action Words" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Action Words" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.