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Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-2W8TEB-D1G4

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

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

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.