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Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1JL2KAB-Q95O

1.

Identify the describing word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.

2.

Identify the describing word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.

3.

Identify the describing word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.

4.

Identify the describing word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.

5.

Identify the describing word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.

6.

Identify the describing word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.

7.

Identify the describing word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.

8.

Identify the describing word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the describing word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.unusual
  2. Identify the describing word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.long
  3. Identify the describing word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.bright
  4. Identify the describing word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.yellow
  5. Identify the describing word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.old
  6. Identify the describing word: Maya carries the red basket carefully.red
  7. Identify the describing word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.detailed
  8. Identify the describing word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.heavy

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.