Adverbs Exercise

Underline the adverb in the following sentences.

1. His grandfather died several years ago.

2. Suddenly I realized that we had met before.

3. What shall we do now?

4. The children were playing outside a few minutes ago.

5. With great difficulty, he pulled the thorn out.

6. If you drive carelessly, you will soon have an accident.

7. Sometimes I forget who I really am.

8. The deer quickly disappeared behind the bushes.

9. The bird flew high in the sky.

10. He was hit hard in the face.

Answers

1. His grandfather died several years ago.

2. Suddenly I realized that we had met before.

3. What shall we do now?

4. The children were playing outside a few minutes ago.

5. With great difficulty, he pulled the thorn out.

6. If you drive carelessly, you will soon have an accident. (Shows the manner of the action)

7. Sometimes I forget who I really am. (shows the time of the action)

8. The deer quickly disappeared behind the bushes. (Modifies the verb disappeared)

9. The bird flew high in the sky. (Modifies the verb flew)

10. He was hit hard in the face. (Modifies the verb hit.)