Class 5 English worksheet on adverbs and their types
Section A: Choose the Correct Adverb
Choose the most appropriate adverb to complete each sentence.
- The athlete finished the race _______ despite the injury. (brave / bravely)
- She handled the situation _______. (wise / wisely)
- The teacher spoke _______ so everyone could hear. (clear / clearly)
- He solved the puzzle _______ than his friends. (fast / faster)
- The child behaved _______ during the ceremony. (polite / politely)
Section B: Identify the Adverb and Its Type
Underline the adverb in each sentence and write its type (Time, Place, Manner, Frequency, Degree).
- The magician almost disappeared behind the curtain.
- She rarely makes mistakes in spelling.
- We searched everywhere for the missing keys.
- He answered the questions confidently.
- The weather was extremely cold last night.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs. Do not repeat any adverb.
- The puppy followed its owner _______.
- I have _______ seen such a beautiful painting.
- She completed the task _______ than expected.
- The train will arrive _______.
- He speaks _______ when he is nervous.
Section D: Match the Following
Match the adverbs with their correct types.
| Column A (Adverbs) | Column B (Types) |
| 16. Often | a. Manner |
| 17. Here | b. Time |
| 18. Slowly | c. Place |
| 19. Yesterday | d. Frequency |
| 20. Very | e. Degree |
Section E: Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite each sentence by adding a suitable adverb and underline it.
- The scientist explained the experiment.
- The children listened to the story.
- She accepted the challenge.
- The soldier fought for his country.
- The rain stopped.
Section F: Correct the Sentences
Correct the sentences by replacing the incorrect adverb or adverb form.
- He completed the work very slow.
- She sings more sweeter than her sister.
- The driver stopped sudden to avoid the accident.
- He hardly worked to finish the project on time.
- She spoke too much politely to argue her point.
Section G: Answer the Following
Answer the questions briefly.
- What is an adverb?
- Name any two types of adverbs.
- Which type of adverb tells us how an action is done?
- Write one sentence using an adverb of time.
- Write one sentence using an adverb of frequency.
Class 5 English worksheet on adverbs and their types Answer Key
Section A
1. bravely
2. wisely
3. clearly
4. faster
5. politely
Section B
6. almost – Degree
7. rarely – Frequency
8. everywhere – Place
9. confidently – Manner
10. extremely – Degree
Section C (Sample Answers)
11. closely / obediently
12. never / rarely
13. sooner / faster
14. soon / shortly
15. nervously / softly
Section D
16–d, 17–c, 18–a, 19–b, 20–e
Section E (Answers)
21. The scientist explained the experiment clearly.
22. The children listened to the story attentively.
23. She accepted the challenge willingly.
24. The soldier fought bravely for his country.
25. The rain finally stopped.
Section F
26. He completed the work very slowly.
27. She sings more sweetly than her sister.
28. The driver stopped suddenly to avoid the accident.
29. He worked hard to finish the project on time.
30. She spoke too politely to argue her point.
Section G (Answers)
31. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
32. Adverbs of manner, time, place, frequency, degree.
33. Adverb of manner.
34. We will submit the project tomorrow.
35. He usually wakes up early.
