Verbs (K–1): word list
24 words for kindergarten to grade 1. Words that are clearly one part of speech, by grade band.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| run | 1 | K |
| jump | 1 | K |
| hop | 1 | 1 |
| skip | 1 | 2 |
| swim | 1 | K |
| eat | 1 | K |
| drink | 1 | 3 |
| sleep | 1 | 2 |
| sit | 1 | 2 |
| walk | 1 | 1 |
| clap | 1 | 2 |
| read | 1 | 2 |
| write | 1 | 2 |
| draw | 1 | 3 |
| sing | 1 | 2 |
| play | 1 | K |
| dance | 1 | K |
| kick | 1 | K |
| throw | 1 | K |
| catch | 1 | K |
| climb | 1 | 1 |
| push | 1 | K |
| pull | 1 | 2 |
| laugh | 1 | 3 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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