Adverbs

grammar worksheets

Match each sentence with the best adverb. Write the adverb in the blank.

Example: “Shhhhh, don’t say a word,” she said quietly.

politely	sadly	nervously	quickly	shyly
incorrectly	impolitely	happily	angrily	kindly

1.     “I just got engaged!” she said _______________.

2.     “My dog just died,” he said _______________.

3.     “I’m in a hurry,” she said ________________.

4.     “I no make mistakes,” he said ______________.

5.     “May I please make a telephone call?” she asked ______________.

6.     “Bring me a menu, fast!” he said __________________.

7.     “This is the last time I’m telling you! Clean up your room!” she said _____________.

8.     “W-w-will you m-m-marry m-m-me?” he asked __________________.

9.     “Please don’t ask me to speak in front of the class,” she said __________________.

10.  “Can I help you?” he asked _____________________.

Read each statement. Use the adjective in parentheses to make another statement with an adverb.

Example: My son is a safe driver. (careful)

My son drives carefully.

1.     Baryshnikov is an excellent dancer. (graceful)

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2.     Uta Piipig is a great runner. (fast)

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3.     My father is a good teacher. (patient)

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4.     The President is a good speaker. (effective)

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5.     Andrea Bocelli is a wonderful singer. (beautiful)

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6.     Teachers are hard workers. (diligent)

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7.     He is a well behaved child. (polite)

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8.     Some students are fast learners. (quick)

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9.     These painters are messy workers. (sloppy)

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10.  She is a good thinker. (quick/clear)

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Adverbs

Form the adverbs  from the adjectives:

Slow-

Careful-

Quick-

Beautiful-

Angry-

Happy-

Nice-

Calm-

Easy-

Perfect-

Polite-