Mrs. Davis’ 5th Grade Language Arts Classes Adverbs Mrs. Davis’ 5th Grade Language Arts Classes
What Are Adverbs? Adverbs tell more about VERBS or other ADVERBS. Adverbs answer these questions: 1) When? 2) Where? 3) How?
How Do You Find Adverbs? You can’t find an ADVERB by simply looking at it; you have to find it based on what it DOES in a sentence. Remember, an adverb’s job is to tell more about a VERB or other ADVERB in a sentence. An –ly on the end of the word is a good clue that it’s an adverb, but NOT always!
Let’s Try to Find Them! She is leaving tomorrow. 1) Find the verb. 2) Is there a word that tells when, where, or how she is leaving? (tomorrow = when)
Let’s Try to Find Them! He was reading quickly. 1) Find the verb. 2) Is there a word that tells when, where, or how he was reading? (quickly = how)
Let’s Try to Find Them! Put your books there. 1) Find the verb. 2) Is there a word that tells when, where, or how you should put your books? (there = where)
Your Turn to Find Them! I am extremely tired today. He is rather hyper in class. She is hiding somewhere. I failed a test yesterday. They rarely invite me to go. Jenna skipped happily down the hall. I am usually faster than Steven.
When, Where, or How? I am extremely tired today. He is rather hyper in class. She is hiding somewhere. I failed a test yesterday. They rarely invite me to go. Jenna skipped happily down the hall. I am usually faster than Steven.
Tricky, Tricky, Tricky! Which sentences use “well” as an adverb? The well dried up, so there is no water. I did well on my science test today. The well-dressed man got the job. Our well water tastes fresh and clean. I am not feeling well today. Oh well, I will do better next time. Did you see her eyes well up with tears?
Even More Tricky… Which sentences have adverbs? Jane is such a friendly girl. Mom bought a bouquet of lovely roses. The lonely puppy sat on the porch. Our silly cat wailed all day. I think he is really stupid! My homely sister is coming over. The early morning dew covered the car.