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Adverbs 02

Adverbs tell us how, when, or where something happens. This KS2 quiz helps pupils understand how adverbs bring action and description together in writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Weather reporters use adverbs to explain changes, like “temperatures will rise gradually throughout the day.”

In KS2 English, pupils learn that adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or even other adverbs. They show how actions happen and add clarity, variety, and rhythm to writing.

Key Terms

Adverb: A word that tells how, when, or where something happens, such as “slowly,” “today,” or “everywhere.”
Verb: A doing word that describes an action or state, like “run” or “feel.”
Modifier: A word that adds detail to another word, making meaning clearer and more precise.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is an adverb in KS2 English?

An adverb is a word that gives more detail about how, when, or where an action takes place. It often ends in “-ly,” like “gently” or “quickly.”

How can I spot adverbs in a sentence?

Look for words that describe how something happens, such as “quietly,” or when it happens, like “soon.” Many, but not all, end with “-ly.”

Why are adverbs important in writing?

Adverbs make writing more detailed and engaging by helping readers picture exactly how actions unfold or when events occur.

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1 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
The room was ____ quiet.

unexpectedly

quite

surprisingly

calm

'Calmly' is an adverb, but 'calm' is an adjective.

2 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
His teeth were ____ white.

blindingly

terrifically

amazingly

dazzling

Although this phrase is commonly used, 'dazzling' is not correct here. His teeth are 'dazzling' AND 'white'.

3 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
The curry was ____ spicy.

hardly

tasty

very

tremendously

'Tasty' is an adjective.

4 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
The sunshine is ____ bright.

shining

too

extremely

rather

'Shining' is a verb and would need 'bright' to change to 'brightly' for the sentence to be correct.

5 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
The ____ green grass of summer was beginning to appear in the fields.

amazingly

tall

brightly

very

The grass can be 'brightly green', 'very green' or 'amazingly green'. It is 'tall' AND 'green', which shows that 'tall' is an adjective. Grass cannot be 'brightly' and 'green', or 'very' and 'green'! This is because 'brightly' and 'very' are adverbs.

6 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
The ____ cheap prices were a surprise.

suspiciously

incredibly

good

ridiculously

A clue here is that three of the answers end in 'ly' and are therefore possibly adverbs.

7 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
She was ____ tired.

unbelievably

really

exhausted

'Really' and 'so' are common adverbs.

8 .

Look at the four word choices for each sentence - three are adverbs and one is not. Select the word which is NOT an adverb.
His speech to the class was ____ interesting.