Verb Worksheets for Aphasia — Organised by Task Type
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.
This page gathers our verb (action word) worksheets, grouped by what the task asks the reader to do: choose, match, write, or change the form.
Why verb practice matters
In aphasia, action words are often harder to retrieve than the names of objects. Verbs form the backbone of a sentence: once “eat” or “go” comes to mind, it opens the way to “eat a meal” or “go to the hospital.” Practising verbs is an important bridge from single words to sentences.
Where to start
Broadly, the demand increases in this order: choosing → matching → writing. Begin with choosing from options to confirm that action words are understood, then move on to writing. Changing the form of a verb sits comfortably later, once verbs are coming to mind readily.
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
Look at the picture and try saying the word aloud first. Once it comes to mind, choose or write it. Verbs are often easier to recall alongside an object — “eat a meal” rather than “eat” on its own. A few questions a day, at a comfortable pace, works best.
Choose the verb that matches the picture
Look at the picture and choose the action word from a word bank. There is no writing involved, so it is a good way to confirm that action words are understood. The larger the word bank, the harder the task.
Selecting the verb that matches the picture, from 3 options (5 sheets)
Selecting the verb that matches the picture, 6/6 (5 sheets)
Selecting the verb that matches the picture, 6/9 (5 sheets)
Choose the verb for the action shown, 6 choices (8 sheets)
Choose the verb that fits the sentence
Fill the gap in a sentence such as “Grandpa ( ) the car.” This goes a step beyond looking only at a picture, drawing on the meaning of the whole sentence.
Choose the verb that fits the sentence (10 sheets)
Match pictures with verbs
Several pictures and words appear on the same page, to be linked by lines. Compared with choosing one answer at a time, this asks the reader to hold several items in mind at once.
Draw lines matching pictures with verbs (5 sheets)
Draw lines matching pictures with verbs, side by side (6 sheets)
Match objects with verbs
Link an object with the verb that goes with it, such as “rice” and “eat.” No pictures are used here: the connection has to be judged from the words alone. The more pairs on a page, the harder it becomes.
Match objects with verbs, 3 pairs (10 sheets)
Match objects with verbs, 6 pairs (10 sheets)
Match objects with verbs, 9 pairs (6 sheets)
Write the verb
Rather than choosing, the reader recalls and writes the verb. Within the verb series this is the final step.
Look at a picture and write the correct verb (5 sheets)
Change the form of the verb
Change “eat” into “ate” or “is eating.” Distinguishing tense and aspect is essential for everyday conversation.
Change the verb to the past tense form (5 sheets)
Change the verb to the present progressive form (5 sheets)
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