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Adverbs 2
The fish swam frantically away from danger. Which word is the adverb?

Adverbs 2

Learn how adverbs show how actions happen, like running quickly or speaking softly, so your KS1 sentences become clear, lively, and easy for readers to imagine.

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Fascinating Fact:

Adverbs tell us how, like “She sang loudly”, “He walked quietly”, “They smiled happily”.

In KS1 English, children explore adverbs to add detail to verbs. They learn how choosing one clear adverb can show exactly how something happens without making sentences confusing or crowded.

  • Verb: A doing or being word, such as run, jump, sing, or is.
  • Adverb: A word that tells us more about a verb, often explaining how, when, or where, like happily or slowly.
  • Adverb of manner: An adverb that tells us how something happens, for example loudly, quietly, or neatly.
What is an adverb for KS1 children?

An adverb is a word that gives extra information about a verb. It often tells us how something happens, such as quickly, gently, or happily.

How can I help my child spot adverbs in a sentence?

Ask your child to find the verb first, then ask “How was it done?” The word that answers this, like slowly or loudly, is usually the adverb.

Should children use lots of adverbs in KS1 writing?

KS1 children should choose one good adverb that makes the meaning clear. Too many adverbs together can make a sentence sound clumsy or confusing.

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1 .
'They sang...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
carelessly
beautifully
softly
loudly
One adverb could change the whole meaning of your sentence, so pick that word carefully.
2 .
'The bunny was held...' Finish this sentence.
terribly
gently
luckily
truly
The oldest rabbit lived for sixteen years.
3 .
'Emma rode...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
carefully
quickly
nastily
energetically
The word for a bike with one wheel is unicycle.
4 .
'She walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
carefully
roughly
gently
lazily
To see if you've picked a good adverb, ask yourself: can I walk carefully? gently? lazily? roughly?
5 .
Which adverb is the odd one out?
briskly
hurriedly
leisurely
quickly
Three of the adverbs are about speed, whereas 'leisurely' means at a slow pace.
6 .
'You should always try to speak...' Finish this sentence.
cosily
thankfully
rudely
clearly
When writing and talking on the phone you should be clear in what you are saying and how you are saying it.
7 .
'He walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
quickly
slowly
kindly
rapidly
You can't move kindly. Make sure you test each word to see if it matches the verb.
8 .
What is an adverb?
A doing word.
A name of something.
A word that describes a doing word.
A word that describes a noun.
A verb is a doing word and an adverb adds to it, so you are adding to the verb - add-verb.
9 .
'The snowmen were knocked down...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
hungrily
deliberately
angrily
cruelly
Carrots are commonly used as noses for snowmen.
10 .
'The robber laughed...' Which word should not follow this sentence?
evilly
pleasantly
rudely
nastily
We know that the robber is a bad person and so any adverbs we would use would be negative and highlight his nastiness.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize – What is an adverb?

Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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