Choosing the Correct Verb for a Picture — Worksheet Collection

Choosing the Correct Verb for a Picture: Verb Worksheets for Aphasia

On “Rehabilitation Worksheets,” a speech-language pathologist creates printable materials for aphasia rehabilitation. For each worksheet, one sheet is free to try, and a premium membership unlocks all of the sheets. In this task, you look at a picture and choose the verb that describes the action from a word bank.

Why practicing verbs matters

In aphasia, verbs are often harder to retrieve than nouns. Verbs such as “walk,” “eat,” and “give” form the backbone of a sentence, and once a verb comes to mind it opens the way to a full “who does what” sentence. Practicing verb retrieval with a picture as a cue is an important first step toward building spoken and written sentences.

A word bank makes it approachable

Recalling a word with no cues at all can be demanding for a person with aphasia. Because this task offers the possible answers in a word bank, the reader is not only remembering but also comparing and choosing, which makes it easier to get started. As confidence grows, the word bank can be covered so the verb is produced independently.

Who these worksheets are for

• Speech-language therapy (ST) sessions for aphasia
• Home practice and self-training
• Language activities at day-care and care facilities
• A shared activity with family to spark conversation

How to use them effectively

First, look closely at the picture and try saying aloud what action is taking place. When a word comes to mind, choose the matching verb from the word bank and write it down. Reading the answer aloud once more afterward links looking, saying, writing, and reading together for a stronger effect. A few questions a day, at a comfortable pace, works best.