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.
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politely
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sadly
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nervously
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quickly
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shyly
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incorrectly
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impolitely
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happily
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angrily
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kindly
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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)
________________________________________________
2. Uta
Piipig is a great runner. (fast)
________________________________________________
3. My
father is a good teacher. (patient)
________________________________________________
4. The
President is a good speaker. (effective)
________________________________________________
5. Andrea
Bocelli is a wonderful singer. (beautiful)
________________________________________________
6. Teachers
are hard workers. (diligent)
________________________________________________
7. He
is a well behaved child. (polite)
________________________________________________
8. Some
students are fast learners. (quick)
________________________________________________
9. These
painters are messy workers. (sloppy)
________________________________________________
10. She
is a good thinker. (quick/clear)
_______________________________________
Adverbs
Form the adverbs from the
adjectives:
Slow-
Careful-
Quick-
Beautiful-
Angry-
Happy-
Nice-
Calm-
Easy-
Perfect-
Polite-
