Adverbs
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Adverbs answer the questions how, when, where, and to what extent.
** Many adverbs end in ly.
Adverbs can appear in different position in sentences.
Ex: Explorers bravely chase adventure.
( bravely= adverb)
Ex: Some explorers visit amazingly beautiful places.
( amazingly= adverb )
Adverbs
Name______Homework #1 due date:______
Which word in each sentence is an adverb?
1. / Yesterday, Abigail saw a beautiful rainbow!/ 2. / Afterwards, Shelby thanked everyone for coming to her birthday party.
3. / The thief illegally took some food and snacks from the grocery store without paying for them.
/ 4. / Ryan arrogantly ignored his teammates after scoring the winning basket.
5. / Eric played the card game fairly.
/ 6. / I have more homework this year than last year.
7. / Alexander vastly improved his grades during the last semester.
/ 8. / I completely understand how someone could confuse me with my twin sister.
9. / Jason gave me less lemonade this time.
/ 10. / As soon as Mackenzie is ready, we will promptly leave for the mall.
11. / Madison wore her new dress today.
/ 12. / Brittany halfheartedly offered to baby-sit for the five-year-old twins who live next door.
13. / The popular comedian told one joke after another, and the crowd laughed hysterically!
/ 14. / Jennifer called loudly to her dog across the street.
Name ______/ Homework #2 Due Date ______
Adverbs
Directions: Write the adverb in each sentence and write the word the adverb describes. Write whether the adverb tells where, when, or how much.
Example:
The people in town searched everywhere, but they were unsuccessful in locating the lost dog.
As soon as Rebecca is ready, we will promptly leave for the mall.
promptly describes leave; when
2. / Please put these boxes over there, so I can pack some more of my mother's blankets in them.
3. / The subways in New York City run underground.
4. / Courtney's mom shops weekly at the grocery store on the corner of Brown Street and 21st Avenue.
5. / Jessica and Makayla rarely spend time together ever since Makayla moved to a new neighborhood.
6. / Victoria cried uncontrollably when the vet said he would have to put her 13-year-old dog to sleep.
7. / Jordan was ahead the whole time until the very end of the race.
8. / Mr. Jackson eventually graded all of the homework papers.
Name ______/ Homework #3 Due Date ______
Adverbs
Write the adverb in each sentence and write the word the adverb describes. Write whether the adverb tells how or how much.
Example:
Anna appreciatively presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to her favorite teacher, Mrs. Coleman.
Jasmine halfheartedly offered to baby-sit for the five-year-old twins who live next door.
halfheartedly describes offered; how much
2. / Savannah sighed dramatically when her mother asked her to wash the dishes.
3. / It was rather interesting how the comedian took a serious topic and made everyone laugh about it.
4. / Kaitlyn and Courtney rarely spend time together ever since Courtney moved to a new neighborhood.
5. / Alexander received a standing ovation for exceptionally portraying the character of Romeo in the school play.
6. / Nicole gracefully accepted the award for being the friendliest girl in our school.
7. / Jasmine was endlessly teasing her older brother about his new hair cut.
Name ______/ Homework #4 Due Date ______
Adverbs
Write the adverb in each sentence and write the word the adverb describes. Write whether the adverb tells when or where.
Example:
My parents immediately grounded me when they found out that I had cheated on my history test.
Destiny's mom shops weekly at the grocery store on the corner of Brown Street and 21st Avenue.
weekly describes shops; when
2. / I admire my next-door neighbor because she regularly visits sick children in the hospital.
3. / Everywhere I looked there were people who seemed confused by the huge explosion.
4. / Dylan recently began collecting stamps from various countries throughout the world.
5. / Daniel fell behind in the pizza-eating contest when he couldn't eat another bite.
6. / Emily's adorable, little poodle often sits by the window waiting for her to come home from school.
7. / Olivia looks away when the teacher asks her a difficult question.
8. / If you'd like to go out to eat, I'll meet you anywhere it's convenient for you.
Name ______/ Homework #5 Due Date ______
Adverbs
Rewrite each sentence and underline the adverb that tells how.
1. / Rebecca calmly told her mom the whole story.2. / Brianna sends messages electronically to her friends instead of calling them on the phone.
3. / Steven lazily climbed out of bed.
4. / Brian stood protectively in front of his younger brother, guarding him from the neighborhood bully.
5. / Alexis gracefully accepted the award for being the friendliest girl in our school.
6. / John confidently stated his case when he explained how the accident in the lunchroom was not as bad as some people had originally thought.
7. / Elizabeth deliberately set a goal to finish college in three years instead of four.
Name______Homework #6 Due Date:______
Adjective & Adverb Diagramming
1. Sweet Sherry patiently waited in line for the rollercoaster.
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2. Disgusted Henry walked away from the ride’s exit.
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3. My neighborhood friends are going outside in a few minutes.
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4. The patient firemen will set off fireworks for our community.
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5. Emotional Amanda looked at me sadly after her grandmother died.
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6. His angry father shouted loudly as he slammed the door.
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7. The rambunctious children happily played in the backyard
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8. Yesterday, our English class had a special guest speaker.
______/ ______/______
9. Lean Victoria glided gracefully across the stage.
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Name______Homework #7 Due Date
Adjectives/ Adverbs Diagramming
1. My little sister quickly spent her weekly allowance.
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2. Creative Carl professionally wrote a research paper.
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3. My newfound friend saw a movie outside.
______/______/______
4. A bright ray of light slowly fell on my face.
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5. The excited students like to play games inside.
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6. Yesterday we had a guest speaker.
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7. Stacy quietly held her breath when the intruder entered the building.
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8. The large package of supplies will arrive today.
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9. The overworked firemen will set off magnificent fireworks for our community.
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10. My baby cousin watches silly cartoons daily.
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11. The fantastic weatherman says that it will rain tomorrow.
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12. Mom gently combs my scraggly hair when I wake up.
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