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Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1E5C5EA-1O9N

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1.Identify the describing word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.
2.Identify the describing word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.
3.Identify the describing word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.
4.Identify the describing word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.
5.Identify the describing word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.
6.Identify the describing word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.
7.Identify the describing word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.
8.Identify the describing word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the describing word: Nora solves the difficult puzzle patiently.difficult
  2. Identify the describing word: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.unusual
  3. Identify the describing word: Carlos reads the long chapter quietly.long
  4. Identify the describing word: Lena paints the bright sign neatly.bright
  5. Identify the describing word: The storm shakes the old windows violently.old
  6. Identify the describing word: Jon opens the heavy door slowly.heavy
  7. Identify the describing word: The puppy chases the yellow ball eagerly.yellow
  8. Identify the describing word: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.detailed

Worked example

Identify what a modifier describes and place it close to that word.

Common mistake

Assuming every word ending in -ly is functioning as an adverb.

Helpful hint

Ask which word receives the extra detail.