Spoken English Practice Worksheet: Adverbs

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs fall into three categories; When, Where, and How.

Directions: Underline the adverb in each sentence below.

Example A: She is standing outside. 

Answer: She is standing outside.  

1. The people calmly waited in line for the show. 

2. I eagerly awaited the results of my test. 

3. I politely asked a question. 

4. He sincerely asked me to move seats. 

5. The man clumsily stumbled towards his chair. 

6. You are dangerously close to failing the class.

7. My brother barely had enough sleep. 

8. The woman foolishly sat in the wrong seat.                                                                                     

9. I joyously shouted at the top of my lungs.