Mastering Adverbs in 12th Grade

What is an adverb? Provide a definition.

• A conjunction that connects clauses or sentences.

• An adjective that describes a noun.

• A noun that describes a person, place, or thing.

• An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the adverb in the following sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'

• quickly

• she

• finished

• homework

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence: 'He ran _____ to catch the bus.' (fast/fastly)

• quickly

• speedily

• swiftly

• fast

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

Rewrite the sentence to include an adverb: 'The dog barked.'

• The dog barked quickly.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked softly.

• The dog barked quietly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the function of adverbs in a sentence?

• Adverbs only modify nouns in a sentence.

• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs in a sentence.

• Adverbs serve as the subject of a sentence.

• Adverbs are used to connect clauses in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the type of adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.' (manner/time/place)

• frequency

• place

• manner

• time

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Correct the following sentence: 'He did good on the test.'

• He did well on the test.

• He did great on the test.

• He did well in the test.

• He did good on the exam.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

Provide an example of a sentence using an adverb of frequency.

• She always goes for a run in the morning.

• We will go to the movies tomorrow.

• He runs every day in the park.

• They sometimes eat lunch at noon.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Explain the difference between 'well' and 'good' in terms of their grammatical usage.

• 'Good' describes nouns; 'well' describes verbs.

• 'Good' can describe actions; 'well' can describe things.

• 'Good' is always positive; 'well' is always negative.

• 'Good' is used for adverbs; 'well' is used for adjectives.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Transform the adjective 'happy' into an adverb.

• haply

• happily

• happiness

• happiest

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CCSS.L.3.1A