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Adverbs 1

Find out how adverbs tell us more about actions, explaining how, when, and where something happens, to make KS1 sentences clearer, neater, and more interesting.

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Fascinating Fact:

Use one good adverb, not too many, “She whispered quietly” is enough, no need for “super extra really quietly”.

In KS1 English, children learn that adverbs give extra information about verbs. They can tell us how, when, or where something happens, helping sentences make sense and sound more precise.

Key Terms

Verb: A doing or being word, such as run, jump, shout, or is.
Adverb: A word that tells us more about a verb, like slowly, happily, or yesterday.
Adverbial: A word or group of words acting like an adverb, such as “after school” or “very quietly”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is an adverb in KS1 English?

An adverb is a word that adds detail to a verb, telling us how, when, or where something happens, for example quickly, softly, or today.

How do I teach adverbs to KS1 children?

Start with verbs, then ask “How?” “When?” or “Where?” For example, “The dog ran quickly”, “He shouted loudly”, or “She arrived early”. Let children act them out.

Do all adverbs end in -ly?

No. Many adverbs end in -ly, like slowly or kindly, but words such as now, then, here, and soon are also adverbs even without -ly.

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1 .

'The old man nodded...' Which adverb could not follow?

sleepily.

slowly.

angrily.

loudly.

Every sentence you write has the potential to include an adverb.

2 .

Why do we use adverbs?

To make our writing more interesting and add to the verb.

To fill our page with writing.

To help us learn to spell.

To make a noun sound more interesting.

When we write, we want to interest the reader. By adding description to our verbs, we are making our stories more enjoyable.

3 .

'The snail crept slowly along the garden path.' Which words are the verb and adverb?

snail crept

crept slowly

slowly along

garden path

You will often see snails in the garden after rain.

4 .

'The young mother looked proudly at her baby.' Which words are the verb and adverb?

The young

mother looked

looked proudly

her baby

Try to write the verb then the adverb when possible.

5 .

Finish this sentence: The boys were working...

busily.

when.

the.

apple.

There are lots of adverbs to choose from, so make sure you add them in your writing.

6 .

Finish this sentence: He wrote the letter very...

letter.

neatly.

house.

loudly.

Make sure the adverb you use makes sense.

7 .

Which of these words is not an adverb?

noisily

loudly

headphones

angrily

Many adverbs end in 'ly'.

8 .

'The aeroplane landed safely.' Which word is an adverb?

The

aeroplane

landed

safely

The English way to spell aeroplane is like this but in America they write 'airplane'.

9 .

Which word is not an adverb?

heavily

weights

easily

luckily

An adverb adds to and describes a verb.

10 .

'The flames spread quickly.' Which word is an adverb?

flames

quickly

spread

The

It is important that every house has a fire alarm and that the owners check it regularly.

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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