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Adverbs - Halloween
Directions: Underline the adverb in each sentence. An adverb is used to describe how, where, when, how often and why something happens. It describes verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and phrases.

Describing a Verb: The cat climbed quickly up the tree. (quickly describes the verb - climbed) Describing a Adverb: Mike worked very carefully on his paper. (very describes the adverb - carefully) Describing a Adjective: She is nearly ready to go. (nearly tells to what extent she is ready)
If you are unsure which word is the adverb, look for :

How something happens. Where something happens. Tip: When something happens. How often something happens. Why something happens.
Sentence 1.

The ghost carefully crept through the house. (how something happens) My brother and I will go trick-or-treating tomorrow. (when something happens) Never cross the path of a black cat. (how often something happens) I accidentally tripped over my costume because it was too long. (why something happens) I always dress up as a cartoon character at Halloween. (how often something happens) You have to go downstairs to answer the door. (where something happens) Please patiently wait in line to receive your candy. (how something happens) I recently had a Halloween party at school. (when something happens) I hear a creepy noise outside. (where something happens) How quickly did you eat all your candy? (how something happens)

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Name:

Date:

Adverbs - Halloween
Directions: Underline the adverb in each sentence. An adverb is used to describe how, where, when, how often and why something happens. It describes verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and phrases.

Describing a Verb: The cat climbed quickly up the tree. (quickly describes the verb - climbed) Describing a Adverb: Mike worked very carefully on his paper. (very describes the adverb - carefully) Describing a Adjective: She is nearly ready to go. (nearly tells to what extent she is ready)
If you are unsure which word is the adverb, look for :

How something happens. Where something happens. Tip: When something happens. How often something happens. Why something happens.
Sentence 1.

The ghost carefully crept through the house. (how something happens) My brother and I will go trick-or-treating tomorrow. (when something happens) Never cross the path of a black cat. (how often something happens) I accidentally tripped over my costume because it was too long. (why something happens) I always dress up a cartoon character at Halloween. (how often something happens) You have to go downstairs to answer the door. (where something happens) Please patiently wait in line to receive your candy. (how something happens) I recently had a Halloween party at school. (when something happens) I hear a creepy noise outside. (where something happens) How quickly did you eat all your candy? (how something happens)

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