Free practice on Adverbs for Class 5, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
MANNER: how. Slowly, quickly, well, carefully. PLACE: where. Here, there, outside, everywhere. TIME: when. Today, always, soon, later.
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Manner | quickly, silently, well, poorly |
| Place | here, there, upstairs, outside |
| Time | yesterday, later, always, now |
Adverbs mostly describe verbs: 'She runs QUICKLY.' But they can also modify adjectives ('a VERY hot day') and other adverbs ('He ran VERY quickly').
| Modifies | Example |
|---|---|
| Verb | He sings well. |
| Adjective | A very tall building |
| Another adverb | She sings extremely well. |
Find the adverb of manner: The choir sang beautifully at mass.
Answer: C. beautifully
'Beautifully' tells HOW they sang.
'We will travel to Bafoussam tomorrow.' The adverb 'tomorrow' tells us:
Answer: C. when
Which sentence uses an adverb of place?
Answer: B. Put the basket there.
'There' tells us where.
Change the adjective 'quick' into an adverb.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: quickly
Many adverbs are made by adding -ly.
Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: B. She speaks English well.
'Well' is the adverb; 'good' is an adjective.
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