Let’s Get Moving! Verb + ing Practice for Class 2  

This engaging Class 2 worksheet helps young learners master action words ending in “-ing.” Children explore common activities like jumping, swimming, and singing, using visuals, sentence-making, and fill-in-the-blanks to build strong grammar and vocabulary foundations.

Why “-ing” Verbs Matter in Class 2?  

This worksheet helps children:
1. Identify and use present continuous action words.  
2. Match words to actions using real-life and picture cues.  
3. Write full sentences with confidence using “-ing” forms.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes five active, image-supported tasks:

🔍 Exercise 1 – Circle the -ing Verb  
Students read short sentences and circle the action word ending in “-ing.” Example: “Dad is *cooking* dinner.”

🎨 Exercise 2 – Match the Word to the Picture  
Learners match verbs like *painting, climbing,* and *reading* with fun character illustrations.

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the -ing Verb  
Using a word bank, children choose the correct “-ing” word to complete each sentence. Example: “The cat is *sleeping* on the sofa.”

📝 Exercise 4 – Make Your Own Sentences  
Students write full sentences using -ing verbs such as *swimming*, *jumping*, and *playing*.

🏞️ Exercise 5 – Describe the Picture  
Using a busy park scene, children write 4 sentences using at least 4 different action verbs ending in “-ing.”

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Circle the –ing Verb  
1. running  
2. eating  
3. jumping  
4. swimming  
5. barking  
6. cooking  
7. crying  
8. cleaning  
9. basking  
10. shaving

Exercise 2 – Match the Pictures  
1. reading – boy with book  
2. painting – paint palette  
3. dancing – girl spinning  
4. skipping – girl with rope  
5. singing – girl with mic  
6. laughing – smile emoji  
7. climbing – boy on ladder  
8. walking – boy with backpack

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks  
2. riding  
3. jumping  
4. sleeping  
5. washing  
6. playing  
7. writing  
8. cooking  
9. drinking  
10. singing

Exercise 4 – Sample Sentences  
1. She is swimming in the pool.  
2. I am planting flowers in the garden.  
3. He is pushing the door open.  
4. She is opening a gift box.  
5. They are playing football.  
6. He is walking home.  
7. The frog is jumping.  
8. She is flipping the pages.

Exercise 5 – Sample Sentences  
1. A girl is swinging on the swing.  
2. Two boys are skipping rope.  
3. A child is sliding down.  
4. Kids are playing and eating snacks.  
(Answers may vary. Look for correct “-ing” form use.)

Make grammar fun and active! Help your child spot, say, and write action words in motion — the “-ing” way!  

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