Worksheet Solutions: Adverbs | English Marigold Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Part 1: Improve the following sentences by adding an adverbial phrase from the word bank.

(i) _________________ he could see the ocean.
Ans: From the balcony

(ii)_________________ she saw a coyote that was heading her way.
Ans: Over the hill

(iii) _________________ they started to cross the street.
Ans: Without looking

(iv)_________________ there were no windows.
Ans: Inside the room

(v)_________________ frogs make all sorts of noise.
Ans: Near the creek

Part 2: Add your adverbial phrase to these sentences:

(i) _______________ they laughed at the joke.
Ans: Inside the classroom

(ii) _______________ the teachers decided to give homework.
Ans: Without any warning

(iii)_______________ dogs barked loudly.
Ans: From the fence

(iv) _______________ my mom ate a huge piece of cake.
Ans: At the table

(v)_______________ the fish swam in circles.
Ans: Inside the bowl

Q2: Some adverbs tell us the frequency with which the action of the verb in the sentence happens.

In other words, they tell us how often the subject of the sentence does something. Read each sentence. Rewrite the sentence on the line below, including the adverb found in the parentheses.
Example:- My niece and nephew watch cartoons while they eat breakfast. (sometimes)
Ans: My niece and nephew sometimes watch cartoons while they eat breakfast.

(i) I eat pasta and vegetables for breakfast. (never)
Ans: I never eat pasta and vegetables for breakfast.

(ii) We go for a long walk in the morning before school. (usually)
Ans: We usually go for a long walk in the morning before school.

(iii) The students in my class speak English in the classroom. (always)
Ans: The students in my class always speak English in the classroom.

(iv) Peter and Sally go out dancing late at night. (rarely)
Ans: Peter and Sally rarely go out dancing late at night.

(e) My entire family goes to the beach during the summer. (often)
Ans: My entire family often goes to the beach during the summer.

(f) I remember my manners, like holding the door open for the person behind me. (always)
Ans: I always remember my manners, like holding the door open for the person behind me.

(g) JoBeth raises her hand to answer questions in class. (frequently)
Ans: JoBeth frequently raises her hand to answer questions in class.

(h) My cousin and I get in trouble at school. (never)
Ans: My cousin and I never get in trouble at school.

(i) Jason, Bobby, and Nick play soccer on the school field. (sometimes)
Ans: Jason, Bobby, and Nick sometimes play soccer on the school field.

Q3: Some adverbs tell us the frequency with which the action of the verb in the sentence happens.

In other words, they tell us how often the subject of the sentence does something. Practice using adverbs of frequency by writing a complete sentence using the given prompt.
Example:- Tell about something you always do on Saturday mornings.
Ans: I always go to baseball practice on Saturday mornings.

(i) Tell about something you sometimes do on weekends.
Ans: I sometimes read books on weekends.

(ii) Tell about something you never do in the morning.
Ans: I never cook dinner in the morning.

(iii) Tell about something you rarely do on a school night.
Ans: I rarely stay up late on a school night.

(iv) Tell about something you frequently do during the summer.
Ans: I frequently go on vacation during the summer.

(v) Tell about something you usually do in the evening.
Ans: I usually relax in the evening.

(vi) Tell about something you often do after school.
Ans: I often play with my friends after school.

(vii) Tell about something you seldom do with your parents.
Ans: I seldom bake cookies with my parents.

(viii) Tell about something you never do at school.
Ans: I never fight with other students at school.

(ix) Tell about something you sometimes do in the early morning.
Ans: I sometimes walk my dog in the early morning.