When To Use Adjectives or Adverbs Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.2.1.E

Core Standard
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In general these two types of words or word sets modify other words. Adjectives are descriptive words that modify nouns or pronouns. In general, adjectives appear before the words that they are acting upon. Adverbs can modify several different word types including adjectives, other adverbs, and verbs. The proper placement and usage of such words is key to successful sentence flow. These worksheets will help your students learn if an adjective or adverb is needed.

Adjectives or Adverbs Worksheets To Print:

Spice up the Story! – The story presented is kind of dry and boring. Liven it up a bit!

Summer Fun! – Sprinkle a few words in there to make a real difference.

Veronica's Vacation – We have an answer key here as a guideline. The answer truly are ever expanding.

The Butterfly Hunt – Time to label all the adjectives and adverbs.

Adverbs – Which word does the adjective describe in each sentence.

How | When | Where – An adverb tells you how, when or where something happens. Many adverbs end in the letters -ly.

Adjective or Adverb? – Determine which word the underlined word describes, and write it on the first line. Then decide if the word it describes is a noun or a verb, and write it on the second line.

Is That Your Dog? – In each sentence there is a word underlined. Is it a noun or a verb? Decide which word in the bone belongs in the blank in the sentence.

My Camping Trip – In each sentence below, circle the word that is being modified. Then choose either the adjective or adverb to fill in the blank.

The Big Race – Kiera works for the school newspaper. Help her improve her story about the big go cart race by adding adjectives or adverbs in the blanks.

Comparing Adverbs – Many adverbs end in -ly. But when you compare two actions, the adverb often ends in -er or -est.

Adjectives | Adverbs – Read the sentences below. Is the underlined word an adjective or an adverb?

Turning Adjectives into Adverbs – Change the adjective provided into an adverb by adding -ly to fill in the blank.

Adjectives | Adverbs – Add every adjective you find to the adjective list. Add every adverb you find to the adverb list. Turn the page over if you need more room.

Gym Class – Match the underlined word in each sentence with the correct description.

When Should You Use Adjectives or Adverbs?


Adverbs


Adverbs are words that are used to modify verbs, other adverbs, and adjectives. Adverbs create details in a sentence. There are different types of adverbs like adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency, degree, condition, reasons, and concessions.


Here are a few reasons to use adverbs.


Modify a Verb


One of the most common uses of an adverb is to modify a verb. It tells you more about how the action is being performed. It can also indicate the significance of the verb. If you want to share more details about the verb, then it is perfect to use an adverb along.


For example,
She eats quickly.
He was running fast.
Josh talks carelessly.


Describe an Adjective


An adverb is also used to describe an adjective. It is used to give even more details regarding the noun. You can use an adverb when you want to put the focus on the adjective.


For example,
Her dress is very pretty.
She looks so gorgeous.
Her pancakes were extremely good.


Describe another Adverb


Adverbs can be used to describe other adverbs as well. A sentence can contain two adverbs at the same time. Here are some examples of an adverb describing another adverb.


She did the work remarkably quickly.
Ashley speaks slowly usually.
He displayed the work really interestingly.


Adjectives


Adjectives are words that are used to describe nouns. Adjectives modify the qualities of nouns and present them with details. Adjectives differ from adverbs in a way that they only modify nouns. Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives. Here are examples of uses of adjectives.


She wore a gorgeous dress.
Layla has silky hair.
Bob owns a red car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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