Verbs (2–3): word list
24 words for grades 2 to 3. Words that are clearly one part of speech, by grade band.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| whisper | 2 | 2 |
| stretch | 1 | 2 |
| gather | 2 | 2 |
| explore | 2 | 2 |
| discover | 3 | 2 |
| collect | 2 | 2 |
| decide | 2 | 2 |
| imagine | 3 | 2 |
| protect | 2 | 2 |
| travel | 2 | 2 |
| borrow | 2 | 2 |
| measure | 2 | K |
| describe | 2 | 2 |
| invent | 2 | 2 |
| build | 1 | 2 |
| carry | 2 | 3 |
| splash | 1 | 2 |
| wiggle | 2 | 3 |
| tumble | 2 | 2 |
| chase | 1 | 2 |
| shout | 1 | 2 |
| giggle | 2 | 3 |
| rescue | 2 | 2 |
| wander | 2 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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