Copy of old adverb and adjective test
Underline each adverb, and circle the word it modifies. [Hint: Some sentences
have more than one adverb.]
1. My family often goes to big band concerts.
2. Penny skates quite gracefully.
3. The little boy chuckled nervously.
4. Our team played well today.
5. The batter swung forcefully at the ball.
6. Quickly Bill opened the carefully wrapped package.
7. Sherry usually speaks softly.
8. Yesterday the girls took a walk.
9. Tim does that dance move correctly.
10. Later Ben kindly helped me with the chores.
Underline each adjective, and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. Do not include the
articles a, an, and the. (Hint: Some sentences have more than one adjective.)
1. The oranges are tasty but messy.
2. The last child to sing was Angela.
3. How much money did you bring?
4. The concert will feature several popular musicians.
5. Did you think the movie was funny?
6. Write a descriptive paragraph about a natural setting.
7. August has been hot and humid here.
8. Five players can be on the court at one time.
9. In the foothills there is little snow in early winter.
10. The first speaker was onstage for twenty minutes.