
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that modifies or qualifies the meaning of a verb, an adjective and another adverb.
Example: He ran very fast in the race.
It is very hot.
They seldom came here.
Types of Adverbs
| Type of Adverb | Question Answers | Examples |
| Adverbs of Manner | How an action is done? | Fast, slowly, badly. |
| Adverbs of Place | Where an action is done? | Outside, everywhere, here. |
| Adverbs of Time | When an action is done? | Today, tomorrow, daily. |
| Adverbs of Number | How often an action is done? | Twice, often, once. |
| Adverbs of Degree | How much a thing is done? | Quiet, very, almost. |
20 Examples of Adverbs
- You will find your toy somewhere in the room.
- The train stopped suddenly.
- Priya’s job is very hard.
- He opened the cupboard slowly.
- The principal has arrived just now.
- John sings very sweetly.
- Sue left early.
- She was nearly exhausted.
- It was bitterly cold.
- They were quite tired at the end of the journey.
- I seldom go to the bank.
- It is extremely hot today.
- He spoke confidently.
- The school will close tomorrow.
- They live here.
- The cup is nearly full.
- He speaks English fluently.
- The girl played well.
- He joined his music classes last week.
- His daughter is very healthy.
Exercise 1 (Adverb Worksheet for Class 6)
Underline the adverbs.
- He came often to this house.
- She frequently visits her grandmother.
- He speaks quite politely.
- Amar plays cricket well.
- He is probably right.
- Mohan drives carelessly.
- The soldier fought bravely.
- The teacher is coming immediately.
- Tom is quite weak.
- His father was almost angry.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks. Choose the adverbs from the box.
| Entirely Everywhere Very Cowardly Suddenly Extremely Annually Early Silently |
- The thief crept ________.
- The car stopped __________.
- Sita went to bed _______.
- It is __________ hot in June in Delhi.
- We looked for the keys _______.
- Diwali is celebrated ______.
- Rajeev is _________ deaf.
- She was ______ worried.
- He is a _______ man.
- The students are waiting outside.

Exercise 3
Identify the type of adverb.
- The manager treated the employees badly.
- She kept her books nicely.
- It is raining heavily.
- He will go to the library tomorrow.
- Peter solved the problem easily.
- Manoj drove dangerously.
- She couldn’t see the blackboard clearly.
- He slept peacefully.
- He was quite worn out.
- My sister has gone out.
Exercise 4
Correct the incorrect adverbs.
- She speaks soft.
- He drove careful.
- They wrote neat.
- You are late every time.
- The old man walk slow.
- The sun is extreme hot.
- She will come immediate.
- I understand the teacher perfect.
- Her mother cooked quick.
- Our team played a good game.
Exercise 5
Write your own sentences using given adverbs.
- Quickly
- Badly
- Suddenly
- Often
- Nearly
- Today
- There
- Fast
- Forward
- Very
Answers (Adverb Worksheet for Class 6)
Exercise 1
- He came often to this house.
- She frequently visits her grandmother.
- He speaks quite politely.
- Amar plays cricket well.
- He is probably right.
- Mohan drives carelessly.
- The soldier fought bravely.
- The teacher is coming immediately.
- Tom is quite weak.
- His father was almost angry.
Exercise 2
- The thief crept silently.
- The car stopped suddenly.
- Sita went to bed early.
- It is extremely hot in June in Delhi.
- We looked for the keys everywhere.
- Diwali is celebrated annually.
- Rajeev is entirely deaf.
- She was very worried.
- He is a cowardly man.
- The students are waiting outside.
Exercise 3
- The manager treated the employees badly. – Adverb of Manner
- She kept her books nicely. – Adverb of Manner
- It is raining heavily. – Adverb of Manner
- He will go to the library tomorrow. – Adverb of Time
- Peter solved the problem easily. – Adverb of Manner
- Manoj drove dangerously. – Adverb of Manner
- She couldn’t see the blackboard clearly. – Adverb of Manner
- He slept peacefully. – Adverb of Manner
- He was quite worn out. – Adverb of Degree
- My sister has gone out. – Adverb of Place
Exercise 4
- She speaks softly.
- He drove carefully.
- They wrote neatly.
- You are always late.
- The old man walks slowly.
- The sun is extremely hot.
- She will come immediately.
- I understand the teacher perfectly.
- Her mother cooked quickly.
- Our team played the game well.
Common Mistakes
- Tina is wonderful beautiful. (wrong)
Tina is wonderfully beautiful. (correct)
- My birthday falls lately in June. (wrong)
My birthday falls late in June. (correct)
- The movie was fairly boring. (wrong)
The movie was rather boring. (correct)
- He went directly to Japan. (wrong)
He went directly to Japan. (correct)
- Ram is very nobler than Mahesh. (wrong)
Ram is much nobler than Mahesh. (correct)
Also Read:-
- Class 3 English Worksheet on Adverbs| Download Worksheet for Practice
- Adverb Clauses Explained |Best Examples | 1 Exercise with Answers
- Kinds of Sentences Worksheet for Class 6
- Idioms for Class 5 | Simple and Easy
- Present Perfect Tense Worksheet for Class 5

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