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Adverbs
Adverbs modify or describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The adverb will usually
come before the word when modifying an adjective or another adverb. When modifying
or describing a verb, the adverb may be placed in different positions in the sentence.
An adverb may tell when, where, or how about a verb. Adverbs that tell to what extent
a quality exists are call intensifiers. Very, too, rather, quite, and almost are examples
of intensifiers.
Many adverbs are formed by adding ‒ly to adjectives, however not all words that end in
‒ly are adverbs. For example, words like lively, friendly, and kindly are adjectives. Also,
not all adverbs end in ‒ly. Some adverbs that do not end in -ly are: sometimes, later,
here, there, soon, afterward, straight, everywhere, fast, long, slow, and hard.
The boys ran quickly. (modifies a verb)
Extremely large waves can be dangerous. (modifies an adjective)
It rains very often in Florida. (modifies another adverb)
DIRECTIONS: Draw an arrow from each adverb to the word it modifies. On the blank line, write if it
modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Example
I will often lay my wet bathing suite in the sun to dry.
V
1. During the winter, the temperature drops quickly at night.
2. That basketball player is almost seven feet tall.
3. The boy that sits behind me in class lives there.
4. People walking along the shore sometimes come across beautiful shells.
5. Mosquitos are particularly numerous around the swamp at night.
6. The puppy has adapted well to its new owners.
7. When climbing up the mountainside, you must proceed carefully.
8. The kickboxing class I tried was a truly vigorous workout.
9. Skunks are not aggressive and spray people relatively rarely.
10. Some people are quite afraid of skunks.
11. If I attend the party depends entirely on when it is.
12. Practically all the students had a great time on the field trip.
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DIRECTIONS: Complete each sentence by writing an adverb on the blank line. Answers may vary.
Example
Cory spoke
1. She ran
loudly
to attract her attention.
across the hot sand.
2. Before starting a lab in science class,
3. I thought the movie ended
4. The
follow a few safety rules.
.
painted landscape looks nice hanging over the mantle.
5. The teacher
disciplined the students for their misbehavior.
6. She
dusted the pancakes with a layer of powdered sugar before serving.
7. He
answered the police officer’s questions.
8. At the end of a long day, Sally
9.
headed to bed.
finish cooking dinner so we can eat before it gets too late.
10. Mom’s crystal vase is very fragile and must be handled
11. Marty
walked to the library, eager to find a new book to read.
12. He was
honest about how awful the dress looked on me.
13. The bus driver
greeted each student as they came onto the bus.
14. I like to
share fun facts that I am learning in science class.
15. Grandma sighed
as she watched the storm clouds roll in.
16. The witch laughed
17. Grandpa will plant his garden
18. I
as she made her magic potion.
.
refuse to listen to anymore complaining.
19. Dad tripped and
20. The real estate agent
21. The comedian made me laugh
22. The crowd cheered
Adverbs
.
fell down the stairs.
rejected the buyer’s offer.
.
to support the team.
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Answer Key
Adverbs
Adverbs modify or describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The adverb will usually
come before the word when modifying an adjective or another adverb. When modifying
or describing a verb, the adverb may be placed in different positions in the sentence.
An adverb may tell when, where, or how about a verb. Adverbs that tell to what extent
a quality exists are call intensifiers. Very, too, rather, quite, and almost are examples
of intensifiers.
Many adverbs are formed by adding ‒ly to adjectives, however not all words that end in
‒ly are adverbs. For example, words like lively, friendly, and kindly are adjectives. Also,
not all adverbs end in ‒ly. Some adverbs that do not end in -ly are: sometimes, later,
here, there, soon, afterward, straight, everywhere, fast, long, slow, and hard.
The boys ran quickly. (modifies a verb)
Extremely large waves can be dangerous. (modifies an adjective)
It rains very often in Florida. (modifies another adverb)
DIRECTIONS: Draw an arrow from each adverb to the word it modifies. On the blank line, write if it
modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Example
I will often lay my wet bathing suite in the sun to dry.
1. During the winter, the temperature drops quickly at night.
V
Adj.
2. That basketball player is almost seven feet tall.
3. The boy that sits behind me in class lives there.
V
V, V
4. People walking along the shore sometimes come across beautiful shells.
Adj.
5. Mosquitos are particularly numerous around the swamp at night.
6. The puppy has adapted well to its new owners.
V
V
V
7. When climbing up the mountainside, you must proceed carefully.
8. The kickboxing class I tried was a truly vigorous workout.
Adj.
9. Skunks are not aggressive and spray people relatively rarely. Adv, V
10. Some people are quite afraid of skunks.
Adj.
11. If I attend the party depends entirely on when it is.
V
12. Practically all the students had a great time on the field trip.
Adj.
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DIRECTIONS: Complete each sentence by writing an adverb on the blank line. Answers may vary.
Example
Cory spoke
quickly
1. She ran
loudly
across the hot sand.
2. Before starting a lab in science class,
abruptly
3. I thought the movie ended
4. The beautifully
5. The teacher
lightly
7. He
truthfully
Quickly
follow a few safety rules.
.
disciplined the students for their misbehavior.
dusted the pancakes with a layer of powdered sugar before serving.
answered the police officer’s questions.
8. At the end of a long day, Sally
9.
simply
painted landscape looks nice hanging over the mantle.
firmly
6. She
to attract her attention.
wearily
headed to bed.
finish cooking dinner so we can eat before it gets too late.
10. Mom’s crystal vase is very fragile and must be handled
11. Marty
12. He was
briskly
14. I like to
honest about how awful the dress looked on me.
cheerfully greeted each student as they came onto the bus.
randomly
15. Grandma sighed
share fun facts that I am learning in science class.
uneasily
wickedly
16. The witch laughed
17. Grandpa will plant his garden
18. I
as she watched the storm clouds roll in.
as she made her magic potion.
here
.
absolutely refuse to listen to anymore complaining.
19. Dad tripped and
almost
20. The real estate agent
22. The crowd cheered
fell down the stairs.
completely rejected the buyer’s offer.
21. The comedian made me laugh
Adverbs
.
walked to the library, eager to find a new book to read.
brutally
13. The bus driver
delicately
loudly
wildly
.
to support the team.
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