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Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-8OLKFU-IF9L

1.

Identify the adverb: The storm shakes the old windows violently.

2.

Identify the adverb: The engineer tests the flexible material repeatedly.

3.

Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.

4.

Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.

5.

Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.

6.

Identify the adverb: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.

7.

Identify the adverb: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.

8.

Identify the adverb: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the adverb: The storm shakes the old windows violently.violently
  2. Identify the adverb: The engineer tests the flexible material repeatedly.repeatedly
  3. Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.precisely
  4. Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.thoughtfully
  5. Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.thoroughly
  6. Identify the adverb: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.quietly
  7. Identify the adverb: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.eagerly
  8. Identify the adverb: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.patiently

Worked example

Identify what a modifier describes and place it close to that word.

Common mistake

Assuming every word ending in -ly is functioning as an adverb.

Helpful hint

Ask which word receives the extra detail.