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Adverbs worksheets

Words that tell how, when and where.

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How to make adverbs worksheets

  1. 1

    Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.

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    Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.

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    Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.

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    Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.

About these adverbs worksheets

Adverbs describe verbs: the tortoise walked slowly, we leave tomorrow, sit here. These worksheets practise finding adverbs, sorting them into how, when and where, and choosing correctly between adjective and adverb forms, including the irregular ones like fast and hard.

What the worksheet covers

The question bank for this topic has 10 find-the-word sentences, 5 choose-the-right-word sentences, 9 items to sort and 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.

  • Question types: fill in the blanks, circle the words, choose the right word, sort the words.
  • Best for: grades 2–5 (ages 7–11).

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Frequently asked questions

Do all adverbs end in -ly?

No. Many do (quickly, softly), but soon, now, here, very, always, fast and hard are adverbs too. And some -ly words, like friendly, are adjectives.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.

Can I print it in black and white?

Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.

What age is this worksheet for?

Grades 2–5 (ages 7–11). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.

Can I choose the kinds of questions?

Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.

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