Adjective, Adverb Practice Quiz

I. Adverbs modify:

1. ____________
2. ____________
3. _____________

II. Adjectives describe:

1. _____________
2. _____________

III. Adverbs can completely change the meaning of sentences. Complete the sentence below using different adverbs to change the meaning.

The man in the blue suit who is a banker spoke____________________.

The man in the blue suit who is a banker spoke____________________.

The man in the blue suit who is a banker spoke____________________.

The man in the blue suit who is a banker spoke____________________.

IV. Identify the part of speech that is underlined in the sentences below.

Mary bought Jim a brand new bike.

__________________

The open window was a danger to the small child playing near it!

__________________

Even though Sam was full, he continued to eat Doritos!

__________________

Only new customers are allowed to use the bonus coupons.

__________________

The very colorful sky looked beautiful.

__________________

My office is neater than Karen’s.

__________________

The students were overly excited at the thought of playing quiet ball at the end of class!

__________________

The friendly girl was elected president of the class.

__________________

She is the most likable person in the school!

V. What is an adverb?

___a. a word that describes either a concrete or an abstract noun

___b. a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

___c. a word that links an adjective and a verb

___d. a list of at least two verbs

VI. What is the name of the part of speech that describes nouns and pronouns?

___a. an adverb

___b. an interjection

___c. an adjective

___d. an interrogative

VII.

Write A Sentence Using Each Of The Adjectives Above.

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________________

VIII

Circle the nouns used as adjectives in the following sentences.

1. Josh threw his trash in the garbage can.
2. It is a state law that everyone wears his or her seatbelt.
3. This meeting is to discuss school business.
4. The computer screen looks like it needs to be dusted.

VIX. Use four different adverbs or adjectives in descriptive sentences about the picture above.

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