Name ______________________

Fill in the blanks with either “adverbs” or “adjectives.”

1._______________________ are describing words.

2.______________________ are used to modify verbs. They tell us how, when, where, in what manner or to what extent an action is performed.

Circle the adjective in the sentences below:

3.I snuggled in my warm blanket.

4.The small child cried in the darkness.

5.The chubby baby is learning to walk.

Circle the adverb in the sentences below:

9.My litttle sister cried over her spilled jiuce.

10.The stars shone brightly that night.

11.I sometimes have waffles for breakfast.

Circle the word that best fits in the blank.

15.I ______________________ (sad / sadly) looked at my smashed toy.

16.I was very ___________________ (sad / sadly) when my dog ran away.

17.The man played the piano very ______________________ (skillfully / skillful).

18.She is a ________________________ (skillfully / skillful) artist.

19.My mom __________________________ (quietly / quite) walked into the baby’s room.

20.I was very __________________________(quietly / quite) when Iwalked into the baby’s room.

6.The shiny robot beeped loudly.

7.Our old rooster wakes up very early.

8.I went upstairs to find my red shoes.

12.I quickly became friends with Sam.

13.Sometimes I wish I was a robot!

14.Our white kitty walks gracefully.

Adverbs & Adjectives

AdjectivesAdverbs

sad ly sad skil lful ly skil lful quietly quiet