Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each answer:
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Adverb and Comparison
A. Fill in each blank with one of the following words.
*angrily, quietly, heavily, usually, carelessly, sweetly, badly, loudly, brightly, correctly, weekly, bravely, beautifully, proudly, suddenly*
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1. Birds sing _sweetly_ in the forest.
→ *Sweetly* describes how birds sing — melodiously or pleasingly. It fits the peaceful image of birds in nature.
2. The sun shines _brightly_ at noon.
→ At noon, the sun is at its strongest and most intense — *brightly* is the natural adverb to describe its shining.
3. The bookshop _usually_ opens at ten o’clock.
→ This indicates a regular habit or routine — *usually* is the correct adverb for habitual actions.
4. The little boy broke the spoon _carelessly_.
→ *Carelessly* implies lack of attention or caution — fitting for a child accidentally breaking something.
5. Tom can play football but plays _badly_.
→ Contrast: he *can* play, but not well — *badly* is the adverb describing poor performance.
6. The rain fell _heavily_ last night.
→ *Heavily* describes intense rainfall — common collocation (“heavy rain” → “fell heavily”).
7. The pupils listen to the teacher _quietly_.
→ In a classroom setting, students are expected to be silent and attentive — *quietly* fits perfectly.
8. The first boy showed us the prize _proudly_.
→ Winning a prize often brings pride — *proudly* shows his feeling while displaying it.
9. As I was walking on the road, a car _suddenly_ stopped beside me.
→ *Suddenly* indicates an unexpected, quick action — fits the surprise element of a car stopping abruptly.
10. The girls were dressed _beautifully_ at the party.
→ Describes their appearance — *beautifully* modifies how they were dressed (e.g., in lovely outfits).
11. They go to church _weekly_.
→ *Weekly* means once every week — describes frequency of the action (going to church).
12. Two dogs were fighting _angrily_ for a bone.
→ Fighting over a bone suggests aggression — *angrily* describes the emotion behind the fight.
13. The soldiers fought _bravely_ in the war.
→ Soldiers in war are often described as courageous — *bravely* is the appropriate adverb for heroic action.
14. Can you do the sums _correctly_?
→ Asking if someone can solve math problems without mistakes — *correctly* is the logical choice.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. sweetly
2. brightly
3. usually
4. carelessly
5. badly
6. heavily
7. quietly
8. proudly
9. suddenly
10. beautifully
11. weekly
12. angrily
13. bravely
14. correctly
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Tip: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often end in *-ly*, and describe *how*, *when*, *where*, or *to what extent* something happens. Always choose the word that best matches the context and tone of the sentence.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing with adverbs worksheet.
