Adverbs are usually formed by adding -ly to an adjective.

ADJECTIVE ADVERB Some adverbs are irregular:

nice nicely ADJECTIVE ADVERB
bad badly good well
loud loudly hard hard
careful carefully fast fast
brave bravely late late
There are changes in spelling when the word ends in:
ADJECTIVE ADVERB ADJECTIVE ADVERB
-le gentle -ly gently -y easy -ily easily
-ic -ically -ue true -uly truly
enthusiastic enthusiastically
-ll full - ully fully

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of adverbs of manner by

changing the adjectives in bold.

1. He is a bad singer. He sings ____________________.

2. They are fast runners. They run ____________________.

3. Simon is a very careful student. He writes ____________________.

4. Diana is a good dancer. She dances ____________________.

5. They are hard workers. They work ____________________.

6. Robert and Alice are noisy children. They talk ____________________.

7. This exercise is easy. I can do it ____________________.

8. Tim was angry. He shouted at his friend ____________________.

9. In case of fire stay calm. Walk to the exit door

____________________.

10. Kayonna is a happy girl. She smiles ____________________.

11. J a n e was a polite student. She answered the questions

____________________.
12. The new boy is shy. He introduces himself ____________________.

13. My house was cheap. I bought it ____________________.

14. Sir Lancelot was a brave knight. He fought ____________________.

15. The rain is heavy. It’s raining ____________________.

Look at the following pictures and write the correct commands from the
box.

A. Do not swim here!

B. Watch out for the crocodile!
C. Do not walk on the grass!
D. Do not climb the fence!
E. Stay away from the beehive!
F. Do not climb the tree!
G. Apply some sunscreen before
stepping outside!
H. Do not fish here!
I. Do not step on the porcupines!
J. Do not smoke!
K. Throw your rubbish into the
bin!
L. Stay away from the bear’s den!
M. Check the weather before
camping!
N. Do not feed the ducks!
O. Stop!

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Circle the correct answers.

1. A snake will (roar / hiss / buzz) to find food.

2. (Boom! Clap! / Screech! / Squawk!) I can hear thunders as lightnings

flash in the sky.

3. A duck can (quack / cluck / squeak).

4. (Bang / Thump / Toot)! The box falls to the wooden floor.

5. Frogs (chatter / croak / growl) on rainy days.

6. The chef tosses the steak and it goes (flip flap / split splat /
tick tock).

7. A rooster can (honk / cock-a-doodle-doo / gobble).

8. As he walks in his rubber boots, the boots (bang / thump / toot).

9. A chick can (coo / cheep / bray).

10. A: Listen! Do you hear the eggs (cracking / scratching / crashing)?

B: No, I can only see the rabbits (cracking / scratching / crashing)

the ground.

11. Bees (roar / hiss / buzz) as they fly above some flowers.
12. When Mom fries some fish, the oil makes (flip flap / split splat /
tick tock) sound.

13. Those women(clicketty-clack / beep / honk) as they walk in their

high heels.

14. A cow can (neigh / baa / moo).

15. The hungry kids (munch / drip / sizzle) their sandwiches heartily.

16. “(Boom! Clap! / Screech! / Squawk!)” screamed the parrot.

17. A hen can (quack / cluck / squeak).

18. Some monkeys (chatter / croak / growl) on top of that tree.

19. Everyone is so quiet that I can hear the clock (flip flap / split
splat / tick tock).

20. A sheep can (neigh / baa / moo).

21. The truck drivers usually (clicketty-clack / beep / honk) noisily

before an intersection.

22. A lion can (roar / hiss / buzz).

23. A donkey can (coo / cheep / bray).

24. Can you hear the (bang / thump / toot) from that motorcyclist?

25. A turkey can (honk / cock-a-doodle-doo / gobble).

26. Once the bacon starts to (munch / drip / sizzle), add the mushrooms.

27. A horse can (neigh / baa / moo).

28. When you turn the signal light on, it will (clicketty-clack / beep /
honk).

29. A mouse can (quack / cluck / squeak).

30. A goose can (honk / cock-a-doodle-doo / gobble).

31. (Boom! Clap! / Screech! / Squawk!) The old rusty gate moved by
itself.
32. A dove can (coo / cheep / bray).

33. (Crack! / Scratch! / Crash!) The vase falls and breaks into million
pieces.

34. A hungry bear will (chatter / croak / growl) when it is disturbed.

35. Water fell from the ceiling in a steady (munch / drip / sizzle).

Where do these animals live? Match the animals with their houses.

ANIMAL HOUSE
Bats ⚫ ⚫
Coop
Bears ⚫ ⚫
Den
Bees ⚫ ⚫
Basket
Birds ⚫ ⚫
A tree
Cats ⚫ ⚫
Hive
Chickens ⚫ ⚫
Wormhole
Cows ⚫ ⚫
Nest
Foxes ⚫ ⚫
Burrow
Horses ⚫ ⚫
Field
Rabbits ⚫ ⚫
Lair
Squirrels ⚫ ⚫
Stable
Tigers ⚫ ⚫
A hole in a tree
Turtles ⚫ ⚫
Shell
Worms ⚫ ⚫
Den

Write the correct answers on the lines.

1. Q: Can a duck moo? 4. Q: Can a tiger roar?

A: ___________________________ A: ___________________________

2. Q: Can a chick cheep? 5. Q: Can a bee buzz?

A: ___________________________ A: ___________________________

3. Q: Can a goose gobble? 6. Q: Can a sheep bleat?

A: ___________________________ A: ___________________________