Task: Identify the type of adverb in each sentence and write the correct letter (A, B, C, or D) on the line.
#### Adverb Types:
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A) how: Describes the manner or way something is done.
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B) how much: Describes the degree or extent of an action.
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C) where: Describes the location or place of an action.
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D) when: Describes the time or timing of an action.
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Sentences and Solutions:
1.
The boy confessed reluctantly.
- Adverb:
reluctantly
- Type:
how (describes the manner of confessing)
- Answer:
A
2.
The votes were counted yesterday.
- Adverb:
yesterday
- Type:
when (describes the time of counting)
- Answer:
D
3.
The U.S. team ran faster than the French.
- Adverb:
faster
- Type:
how (describes the manner of running)
- Answer:
A
4.
Fiona often reads on the school bus.
- Adverb:
often
- Type:
how much (describes the frequency of reading)
- Answer:
B
5.
Jane volunteered eagerly.
- Adverb:
eagerly
- Type:
how (describes the manner of volunteering)
- Answer:
A
6.
The boat sailed away into the sunset.
- Adverb:
away
- Type:
where (describes the direction of sailing)
- Answer:
C
7.
Tom called me back yesterday.
- Adverb:
yesterday
- Type:
when (describes the time of calling)
- Answer:
D
8.
Willa never studies, but she always gets good grades.
- Adverb:
never and
always
- Type:
how much (both describe the frequency of actions)
- Answer:
B
9.
Ann arrived early for her appointment and had to wait.
- Adverb:
early
- Type:
when (describes the timing of arriving)
- Answer:
D
10.
We are going to cut the cake later.
- Adverb:
later
- Type:
when (describes the timing of cutting)
- Answer:
D
11.
My daughter frequently gets nosebleeds.
- Adverb:
frequently
- Type:
how much (describes the frequency of getting nosebleeds)
- Answer:
B
12.
Karen is the only person that volunteered.
- Adverb:
only
- Type:
how much (describes the extent of being the sole volunteer)
- Answer:
B
13.
We have finally eaten enough.
- Adverb:
finally
- Type:
when (describes the timing of eating)
- Answer:
D
14.
The man sneered menacingly.
- Adverb:
menacingly
- Type:
how (describes the manner of sneering)
- Answer:
A
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Final Answers:
1.
A
2.
D
3.
A
4.
B
5.
A
6.
C
7.
D
8.
B
9.
D
10.
D
11.
B
12.
B
13.
D
14.
A
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{A, D, A, B, A, C, D, B, D, D, B, B, D, A}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adverb worksheet 6th grade.
