Grammar Adverbs
Circle the adverbs and underline the verbs they describe.
1. The players loudly cheered for their friend.
2. The cat was quietly approaching the bird.
3. The parcel finally arrived in today’s mail.
4. The woman proudly clapped as her grandson graduated.
5. Dad quickly ran to the car as it started to rain.
6. The children eagerly came to the carpet for a story.
7. The man slowly opened the door.
8. The cookies were divided equally between the brothers.
9. We will eventually have to go home.
10. You completed this task perfectly!
Circle the adverbs and underline the verbs they describe.
1. We finally got our grades from the test.
2. Jack walked his dog to the park quickly.
3. The balloon rose quickly in the sky.
4. We danced merrily around the school yard.
5. Lisa watched the ball game closely.
6. The player boldly ran from base to base.
7. My mom cares deeply about me.
8. I almost ate a rotten apple.
9. Tom plays football outside.
10. I already finished my homework.
Circle the adverbs and underline the verbs they describe.
1. My dad stared hungrily at the pizza.
2. Max rode his motorcycle safely.
3. I always eat pancakes for breakfast.
4. We are going on a trip tomorrow.
5. She blindly felt her way around in the dark.
6. They shyly smiled at each other.
7. The cat purrs quietly in front of the fire.
8. My brother madly answered my question.
9. The baby bird looked at his mother needily.
10. Carl greedily took the last piece of pie.
Circle the adverbs and underline the verb they describe.
1. The waiter patiently took our order.
2. The cat swiftly caught the mouse under his paws.
3. Jenna rides her bicycle well.
4. It is snowing outside, so we need to dress warmly.
5. Michael completed his homework carefully.
6. The phone rings constantly at the office.
7. Pet the kitten softly if you want it to purr.
8. Maria practices her piano regularly.
9. The painter delicately adds the final touch to his art.
10. Gina nervously twirls her hair.
11. The cook gracefully spun the pizza dough in the air.
12. The referee sternly looked at the players before blowing the whistle.
Circle the adverbs and underline the verb they describe.
1. We ate the popcorn quietly.
2. Bill handled the baby duckling gently so he didn’t scare it.
3. I was acting foolishly when I rode my bike without wearing a helmet.
4. He tossed the ball through the hoop easily.
5. We went to see a really good play yesterday.
6. When it is cold out, we play video games inside.
7. The team stopped the game briefly when they lost the ball.
8. My mom preheats the oven before baking chicken.
9. Jimmy behaved poorly when he lost at tennis.
10. Dad builds bonfires outside on summer nights.
11. We have to talk quietly in the library.
12. I instantly knew that I would love my new book
Circle the verb the underlined adverb describes. Write if the adverb tells how, when or where the action happens.
___How___ 1. Ellie punched in the code confidently.
__________ [Link] arrived late at the party.
__________ [Link] lives near the park.
__________ [Link] finished her homework earlier than she planned.
__________ [Link] performed remarkably on stage.
__________ [Link] store seems farther than expected.
__________ 7. I hope the show starts soon.
__________ [Link], they can come to the party.
__________ [Link] the pot here, by the stove.
__________ 10. The man shook her hand firmly.
__________ 11. The dance will begin later than we thought.
__________ 12. We will walk there together
Circle the verb the underlined adverb describes. Write if the adverb tells how, when or where the action happens.
_________ 1. The practice began sooner than we thought.
__________ [Link] movie ended later than expected.
__________ [Link] race began earlier than the last one.
__________ [Link] is supposed to be here now.
__________ [Link] careful, there is juice everywhere.
__________ [Link] your coat there, by the door.
__________ 7. Come here, please.
__________ [Link] Jones are moving far from here.
__________ [Link] dances gracefully.
__________ 10. The little boy answered the question politely.
__________ 11. Finish this task rapidly so we can move to the next.
__________ 12. You should always answer the phone promptly.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: where, why, or when.
1. Do you know _________ the pencils are in the classroom?
2. _____________ are we learning chemistry in the fourth grade?
3. She will go to the store _____________ she is on her way to work.
4. I asked my dad _____________ we are going to visit grandma.
5. This is the place _____________ we first met.
6. _____________ did you live when you were five years old?
7. I never knew _____________ he was so mad at me.
8. _____________ does the next train leave the station?
9. I used to play soccer _____________ I was little.
10. My mom works in an office _____________ Jaden’s mom also works.
11. _____________ didn’t you wear a coat today in the snow?
12. I wonder _____________ I left my coffee mug.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: where, why, or when.
1. Did you see ____________ the truck went?
2. _____________ is Toby going on vacation?
3. Meredith wonders _____________ she will need to get a haircut.
4. He has no idea _____________ he is driving.
5. _____________ is the party this Friday night?
6. She didn’t understand _____________ her car wouldn’t start.
7. _____________ is your birthday?
8. Let’s meet _____________ we are done with our homework.
9. I saw the man standing _____________ we had parked our bikes.
10. I wonder _____________ we didn’t pack any food for the picnic.
11. This is not the place_____________ I go to school.
12. _____________ does the girl ride a horse to her grandma’s house?
Find the adverb that modifies an adjective in the sentence. Draw an arrow from the adverb to the adjective, and
then write the adverb in the blank.
1. ______________ That vintage car is very old.
2. ______________ Her barely audible voice was lost in the noise.
3. ______________ The teacher was so happy to see her students.
4. ______________ Sunsets over the water are breathtakingly beautiful.
5. ______________ The incredibly talented soccer player scored three goals.
6. ______________ That is the most expensive car I have ever seen.
7. ______________ The puppy was quite hungry by evening time.
8. ______________ That electric drill is rather noisy.
9. ______________ The students were extremely sad due to the loss of the championship game.
10. ______________ The student is less hesitant to participate in class now.
Circle the adverb. Underline the adjective which it modifies.
( 1 ) A skunk's defense is its extremely strong smell.
( 2 ) The small car is attractively priced.
( 3 ) A stunningly white horse won first prize.
( 4 ) Austin is fully capable of riding a horse.
( 5 ) The salesman looked rather nervous.
( 6 ) Shadow is an unusually hairy cat.
( 7 ) Our weather is perfectly predictable.
( 8 ) Wow, that turtle is so old!
( 9 ) The vegetables are exceedingly fresh.
(10) We have lived here for nearly ten.
(11) The cake smelled deliciously good.
(12) He was almost certain that the lights were turned off.
Write the adverb and the adjective which it modifies.
(13) This microscope is a finely tuned instrument.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(14) The boss is usually happy.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(15) The already late bus has broken
down.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(16) A star appeared brilliantly bright.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(17) Their house was outrageously
expensive.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(18) The prisoner felt desperately sad.
Adverb:
Adjective:
A. In the following sentences, circle the adverb and underline the word it modifies. In the blank space, label whether
the modified word is a verb (v), an adjective (adj) or an adverb (adv).
1. ____________ I secretly hid the present.
2._____________ I will finish my homework later.
3. _____________Let’s have a picnic outside.
4. ______________You need to come here.
5.________________ I am very late.
6. _______________The car rolled backward.
7. ______________The temperature is very high.
8. ______________The kids worked eagerly.
9. _______________Tomorrow I will mow the lawn.
10. _________________Prairie dogs live underground.
B. Read the paragraph below. Circle or highlight all the adverbs, and underline the words they modify. Sort the
adverbs into the categories based on what type of word they modify.
My family goes on a camping trip every year. Packing for the trip is slightly stressful, but once we’re
on the road we’re totally excited. We always leave somewhat early because the campsite is really
far away. At the campsite, we set up our tents very quickly. There are wild animals everywhere,
including squirrels and chipmunks playing quite happily in the trees. Once we saw a bear quietly
drinking from the river. That year, it was unusually rainy, so we got rather wet. I love camping so
much, and I wish we were going tomorrow!
Circle the adverb that describes the adjective in bold.
1. The puppy is so cute.
2. The teacher is really nice.
3. The dress is quite pretty.
4. The homework was too easy.
5. The skyscraper is extremely tall.
6. That man was rather rude.
7. The joke was incredibly funny.
8. The math problem was somewhat confusing.
9. The wedding was truly beautiful.
10. My mother is very smart.
11. The house is entirely clean.
What does the adverb in bold tell you?
1. Class begins tomorrow.
where
when
how
2. The cheerleaders yelled enthusiastically.
where
when
how
3. The birds cutely tweeted.
where
how often
how
4. The students usually work together.
how
when
how often
5. I somewhat like broccoli.
where
when
how much
6. We are cooking hot dogs first.
where
when
how
7. My aunt hiked east.
where
when
how
8. Tommy partly ate his lunch.
where
when
how much
9. Church services meet weekly.
how often
where
how
10. Cindy runs daily.
where
when
how often
11. Phil clapped joyously.
where
when
how
12. The car turned left.
where
when
how
13. The wedding will happen someday.
where
when
how
14. The sign pointed south.
where
when
how
15. Edward expertly prepared the spaghetti.
where
when
how
Circle the adverb. Underline the adjective which it modifies.
( 1 ) The cake smelled deliciously good.
( 2 ) The salesman looked rather
nervous.
( 3 ) Oliver is an unusually hairy cat.
( 4 ) Mrs. Johnson is an extremely tall
woman.
( 5 ) The background music sounded
softly mellow.
( 6 ) The last election was bitterly close.
( 7 ) The voice sounded oddly familiar to Claire.
( 8 ) The robot was dangerously angry.
( 9 ) The jungle march was exceedingly difficult.
(10) Our weather is perfectly predictable.
(11) Speedy is a very remarkable dog.
(12) Rebecca was barely old enough get a job.
Write the adverb and the adjective which it modifies.
(13) Washing a large dog is a highly difficult task.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(14) We have lived here for nearly ten years.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(15) Amanda is often late.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(16) This purple stone is especially rare.
Adverb:
Adjective:
(17) Wow, that turtle is so old!
Adverb:
Adjective:
(18) The prisoner felt desperately sad.
Adverb:
Adjective:
In each sentence, an adverb is underlined. Select what kind of word it modifies.
( 1 ) Alexis, turn off the radio right now.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 2 ) Students who study often get high grades.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 3 ) The obviously tired man took his seat.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 4 ) The bears awoke unusually late.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 5 ) The last election was bitterly close.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 6 ) You should wear your heavy battle armor today.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
Write the adverb and the word it modifies.
( 7 ) My teacher explained the homework completely.
Adverb:
Modifies:
( 8 ) Sean's arrow came close.
Adverb:
Modifies:
( 9 ) The salesman looked rather nervous.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(10) This spy plane can fly surprisingly
high.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(11) They traveled exceedingly far.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(12) Leave the suitcase downstairs.
Adverb:
Modifies:
Circle the adverb in each sentence. Write what question it answers: how, when, where, or to what extent.
( 1 ) The bike messenger made sharp turns frequently.
( 2 ) When called upon, Erin gave her answer clearly.
( 3 ) Outside Jasmine could hear her brother's radio.
( 4 ) Mr. Peterson was certainly a great teacher.
( 5 ) Ethan and his friends walked backwards to class.
( 6 ) Ryan often attends the club meetings.
( 7 ) The movie will begin soon.
( 8 ) Madison wrote better during full moons.
Circle the adverb. Underline the verb which it modifies.
( 9 ) Leave the suitcase upstairs.
(10) Robert worked hard on his science project.
(11) We saw a meteor fall here.
(12) Hannah carried the stack of dishes carefully.
(13) We seldom watch television at home.
(14) John arrived at work early.
(15) Mr. Taylor never lost an election.
(16) Travis always wins at checkers.
(17) We almost missed our flight.
(18) I usually add more ketchup to my hamburgers.
(19) The children drew pictures inside.
(20) John is riding his skateboard dangerously.
(21) The protesters left peacefully.
(22) Polly is a brightly colored parrot.
In each sentence, an adverb is underlined. Select what kind of word it modifies.
( 1 ) A star appeared brilliantly bright.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 2 ) The moon is made almost entirely of cheese.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 3 ) If you ask politely, he might give you one.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 4 ) Amber tried exceptionally hard on the math test.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 5 ) Charlie is a very remarkable dog.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
( 6 ) You should wear your heavy jacket tomorrow.
a. verb b. adverb c. adjective
Write the adverb and the word it modifies.
( 7 ) The dog looked everywhere for his bone.
Adverb:
Modifies:
( 8 ) Mark's arrow came close.
Adverb:
Modifies:
( 9 ) A good guard dog is never completely asleep.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(10) The lake is seldom completely still.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(11) That old card game is so boring.
Adverb:
Modifies:
(12) Eric quickly climbed out of the sinking boat.
Adverb:
Modifies:
