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Adverbs worksheets

A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.

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A pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.

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  1. 0:00 Let's practice adverbs, step by step.
  2. 0:03 An adverb tells more about a verb. It tells how, when or where something happens. Many adverbs that tell how end in -ly. For example: The turtle walked slowly outside today.
  3. 0:16 Look and say: slowly, quickly, loudly.
  4. 0:20 Read each word, and write it in the right box. Slowly goes in the how box.
  5. 0:26 Read each sentence. Circle the adverb. The snail moved slowly.
  6. 0:31 Pick an adverb from the box to finish each sentence. The rabbit ran quickly.
  7. 0:37 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

The rule

An adverb tells more about a verb. It tells how, when or where something happens. Many adverbs that tell how end in -ly.

The turtle walked slowly outside today.

Look and say

  • slowlyIt moves slowly.
  • quicklyIt hops quickly.
  • loudlyIt roars loudly.
  • quietlyIt creeps quietly.
  • highIt flies high.
  • outsideWe play outside.
  • todayIt is sunny today.
  • soonLunch is soon.

Try some

The snail moved slowly.Show answer
We will eat lunch soon.Show answer
The puppy ran outside.Show answer
Maya spoke softly.Show answer
I read a book yesterday.Show answer
The kids sat quietly.Show answer
Put your bag here.Show answer
The lion roared loudly.Show answer

Find the words in each sentence, then tap to check.

What the worksheets look like

Adverbs worksheet, page 1
Page 1: learn the rule
Adverbs worksheet, page 2
Page 2: sort the words

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Common questions

What are adverbs?

An adverb tells more about a verb. It tells how, when or where something happens. Many adverbs that tell how end in -ly.

How do I teach adverbs?

Have children act out one verb in different ways: walk slowly, walk quickly, walk quietly. Then ask, "How did I walk?" The answer is the adverb.

What mistake should I watch for?

Using an adjective where an adverb is needed, as in "She runs quick." Ask, "How does she run?" and add -ly: quickly.

What grade learns adverbs?

Usually 3rd grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.3.1a, L.3.1g.