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Adjectives & Adverbs

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-BCD8OX-1091

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1.Identify the adverb: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.
2.Identify the adverb: The researchers interpret the unexpected data cautiously.
3.Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.
4.Identify the adverb: Darius explains the complex process clearly.
5.Identify the adverb: The author develops the central argument gradually.
6.Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.
7.Identify the adverb: Mei organizes the historical evidence chronologically.
8.Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.

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  1. Identify the adverb: Eli presents the detailed report confidently.confidently
  2. Identify the adverb: The researchers interpret the unexpected data cautiously.cautiously
  3. Identify the adverb: Amara compares the conflicting accounts thoughtfully.thoughtfully
  4. Identify the adverb: Darius explains the complex process clearly.clearly
  5. Identify the adverb: The author develops the central argument gradually.gradually
  6. Identify the adverb: The committee revises the incomplete plan thoroughly.thoroughly
  7. Identify the adverb: Mei organizes the historical evidence chronologically.chronologically
  8. Identify the adverb: The scientist records the unusual result precisely.precisely

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.