Sammy the Snail likes to take his time going from tomato plant to tomato plant. Why, some days it might take Sammy two hours with a 30 minute nap along the way just to reach the base of the second tomato plant!

Which adverbs best describe Sammy’s slide from plant to plant?

a. impatiently and speedilyb. lazily and slowlyc. steadily and

determinedlyd. hurriedly and

continuously

1

Andrew can’t wait to get his homework done so he can go to Karate class. As soon as he gets home he heads to his desk to get started. He doesn’t even stop for a snack!

Which adverbs best describe Drew’s work on his homework?

a. determinedly and brisklyb. sluggishly and lazilyc. slowly and carelesslyd. dreamily and sadly

2

Abigail is about to serve her Great-Aunt Mattie her very first homemade cookies. It took her all afternoon to bake and decorate them just right.

Which adverbs best describe Abigail as she serves her Great-Aunt Mattie?

a. nervously and politelyb. recklessly and noisilyc. loudly and playfullyd. hopelessly and miserably

3

Tommy’s new puppy, Grover, has chewed up his laces on his new school shoes. What do you expect out of a new puppy?

Which adverbs best describe Grover’s behavior?

a. angrily and jealouslyb. frightfully and helplesslyc. playfully and energeticallyd. politely and thankfully

4

Decide whether the underlined adverb describes when, where, or how an action happens. Write when, where, or how on your answer sheet.

Jonah often reads books about race cars.

5

Decide whether the underlined adverb describes when, where, or how an action happens. Write when, where, or how on your answer sheet.

Sometimes Mom goes to the market.

6

Decide whether the underlined adverb describes when, where, or how an action happens. Write when, where, or how on your answer sheet.

Grandpa will come here to visit us.

7

Decide whether the underlined adverb describes when, where, or how an action happens. Write when, where, or how on your answer sheet.

Carla quickly goes to the store to buy milk.

8

Write the adverb that describes the underlined verb.

Owen yelled the loudest.

9

Write the adverb that describes the underlined verb.

Place the vase on the table gently.

10

Write the adverb that describes the underlined verb.

Birds fly higher than bugs.

11

Write the adverb that describes the underlined verb.

Ice melts faster in the sun than in the dark.

12

Answer Key

1.

b

2.

a

3.

a4.

c5.

when6.

when

7. where

8. how

9. loudest

10. gently

11. higher

12. faster