PencilGo

Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1R629E1-VCT5

Free printable
1.Identify the adverb: The researchers interpret the unexpected data cautiously.
2.Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.
3.Identify the adverb: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.
4.Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.
5.Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.
6.Identify the adverb: The author develops the central argument gradually.
7.Identify the adverb: The engineer tests the flexible material repeatedly.
8.Identify the adverb: The council evaluates the competing proposals fairly.

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.

Show answers for version 12
  1. Identify the adverb: The researchers interpret the unexpected data cautiously.cautiously
  2. Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.thoughtfully
  3. Identify the adverb: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.confidently
  4. Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.precisely
  5. Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.thoroughly
  6. Identify the adverb: The author develops the central argument gradually.gradually
  7. Identify the adverb: The engineer tests the flexible material repeatedly.repeatedly
  8. Identify the adverb: The council evaluates the competing proposals fairly.fairly

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.