KS1 Adverbs | Add Description to Verbs

English Quiz - Adverbs 2 (Questions)

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.

Key Terms

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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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What is an adverb?

[ ]	A doing word.
[ ]	A name of something.
[ ]	A word that describes a doing word.
[ ]	A word that describes a noun.

'He walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	quickly
[ ]	slowly
[ ]	kindly
[ ]	rapidly

'Emma rode...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	carefully
[ ]	quickly
[ ]	nastily
[ ]	energetically

'They sang...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	carelessly
[ ]	beautifully
[ ]	softly
[ ]	loudly

'The robber laughed...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	evilly
[ ]	pleasantly
[ ]	rudely
[ ]	nastily

'The snowmen were knocked down...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	hungrily
[ ]	deliberately
[ ]	angrily
[ ]	cruelly

'She walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	carefully
[ ]	roughly
[ ]	gently
[ ]	lazily

Which adverb is the odd one out?

[ ]	briskly
[ ]	hurriedly
[ ]	leisurely
[ ]	quickly

'The bunny was held...' Finish this sentence.

[ ]	terribly
[ ]	gently
[ ]	luckily
[ ]	truly

10.

'You should always try to speak...' Finish this sentence.

[ ]	cosily
[ ]	thankfully
[ ]	rudely
[ ]	clearly

English Quiz - Adverbs 2 (Answers)

What is an adverb?

[ ]	A doing word.
[ ]	A name of something.
[x]	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.

'He walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	quickly
[ ]	slowly
[x]	kindly
[ ]	rapidly

You can't move kindly. Make sure you test each word to see if it matches the verb.

'Emma rode...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	carefully
[ ]	quickly
[x]	nastily
[ ]	energetically

The word for a bike with one wheel is unicycle.

'They sang...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[x]	carelessly
[ ]	beautifully
[ ]	softly
[ ]	loudly

One adverb could change the whole meaning of your sentence, so pick that word carefully.

'The robber laughed...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	evilly
[x]	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.

'The snowmen were knocked down...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[x]	hungrily
[ ]	deliberately
[ ]	angrily
[ ]	cruelly

Carrots are commonly used as noses for snowmen.

'She walked...' Which word should not follow this sentence?

[ ]	carefully
[x]	roughly
[ ]	gently
[ ]	lazily

To see if you've picked a good adverb, ask yourself: can I walk carefully? gently? lazily? roughly?

Which adverb is the odd one out?

[ ]	briskly
[ ]	hurriedly
[x]	leisurely
[ ]	quickly

Three of the adverbs are about speed, whereas 'leisurely' means at a slow pace.