Let's solve each sentence by adding an appropriate
adverb or
adverb phrase that answers the question in parentheses. Remember, adverbs describe how, how often, when, or where something happens.
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1. The snail in my tank moved from rock to rock. (how?)
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Answer: *The snail in my tank moved from rock to rock
slowly.*
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Explanation: "Slowly" describes
how the snail moved — it answers the "how?" question.
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2. To stay fit, Barbara runs three miles. (how often?)
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Answer: *To stay fit, Barbara runs three miles
every day.*
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Explanation: "Every day" tells us
how often she runs — it answers the "how often?" question.
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3. My mom said I could ride my bike but to get home. (when?)
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Answer: *My mom said I could ride my bike but to get home
by 6 p.m..*
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Explanation: "By 6 p.m." tells us
when the rider must be home — it answers the "when?" question.
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4. Sheila waters the plants in our classroom. (how often?)
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Answer: *Sheila waters the plants in our classroom
twice a week.*
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Explanation: "Twice a week" tells us
how often she waters them — it answers "how often?"
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5. If we leave, we will be able to see the beginning of the play. (when?)
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Answer: *If we leave
now, we will be able to see the beginning of the play.*
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Explanation: "Now" tells us
when to leave — it answers the "when?" question.
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6. Pamela finished her pancakes so she cleared her place. (how?)
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Answer: *Pamela finished her pancakes so she cleared her place
quickly.*
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Explanation: "Quickly" describes
how she cleared her place — it answers "how?"
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7. I want to have the party, so I hope it doesn't rain. (where?)
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Answer: *I want to have the party, so I hope it doesn't rain
outdoors.*
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Explanation: "Outdoors" tells us
where the party is planned — it answers "where?"
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8. We open one present each. (when?)
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Answer: *We open one present each
at Christmas.*
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Explanation: "At Christmas" tells us
when the presents are opened — it answers "when?"
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9. Steve can climb the rope in gym class. (how?)
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Answer: *Steve can climb the rope in gym class
skillfully.*
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Explanation: "Skillfully" describes
how he climbs — it answers "how?"
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10. It is important to save your work on the computer. (how often?)
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Answer: *It is important to save your work on the computer
frequently.*
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Explanation: "Frequently" tells us
how often to save — it answers "how often?"
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✔ Final Answers:
1. slowly
2. every day
3. by 6 p.m.
4. twice a week
5. now
6. quickly
7. outdoors
8. at Christmas
9. skillfully
10. frequently
These adverbs or adverb phrases correctly answer the questions and improve the sentences by providing more detail about the action.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adverb worksheets.
