Name Adjectives vs.

Adverbs

Adjective or Adverb?
Many adverbs end in -ly, but not every word that ends in -ly is an
adverb. Remember that an adverb describes a verb and an
adjective describes a noun.

DIRECTIONS: Circle the -ly word in each sentence. On the line, write
whether the word is an adjective or an adverb.

1. The smelly trash was in the kitchen for days.

2. The girls ran quickly from the room.

3. Hank burst into the room quite suddenly.

4. I made friends with the friendly giraffe.

5. The baby slept peacefully in his crib.

6. The elderly man is always in a poor humor.

7. Celia admired her friend’s curly hair.

8. The boys fought bravely side by side.

9. The sun shone brightly all afternoon.

10. The cuddly teddy bear was a great comfort.

11. The woman looked at me strangely.

12. He peered slyly around the corner.

13. Jill gestured sadly when they said goodbye.

14. She tread softly up the stairs.

15. The woman’s hand gently rocked the cradle.

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