Class 6 Adverbs Worksheet with Answers – Free PDF Download
Every Class 6 adverbs worksheet is built around the concepts explained on this page, so students first understand the grammar rule and then practise it. All four worksheets are aligned with the CBSE syllabus, are available as downloadable PDFs, and include answers for quick self-checking. Read through the notes below, then move on to the Class 6 adverbs exercises for hands-on practice, or visit CBSEClassWorksheets for the full adverbs worksheet for Class 6 collection.
What Are Adverbs?
An adverb is a word that adds more information to a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or even a whole sentence. It usually tells us how, when, where, how often, or to what extent something happens.
Examples: She sang sweetly. (tells us how she sang) | He came yesterday. (tells us when he came) | The bird flew high. (tells us where it flew) | She is very happy. (tells us to what extent she is happy, modifying the adjective ‘happy’).
Kinds of Adverbs
Adverbs are grouped into different kinds depending on the kind of information they give:
1. Adverbs of Manner
They tell us how an action is performed.
Examples: slowly, quickly, carefully, loudly, happily, politely
- The boy completed his work carefully.
- The girl sang beautifully.
Question to ask: How?
2. Adverbs of Time
They tell us when an action happens.
Examples: today, yesterday, tomorrow, now, soon, later, recently
- We will visit the museum tomorrow.
- She is doing her homework now.
Question to ask: When?
Class 6 English Worksheets
- Sentences Worksheet
- Jumbled Sentences Worksheet
- Nouns Worksheet
- Pronouns Worksheet
- Verbs Worksheet
- Adjectives Worksheet
- Conjunctions Worksheet
- Articles Worksheet
- Active and Passive Voice Worksheets
- Prepositions Worksheet
- Reading Comprehension Worksheets
- Informal Letter Writing Worksheet
- Paragraph Writing Worksheet
- Diary Entry Writing Worksheet
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3. Adverbs of Place
They tell us where an action happens.
Examples: here, there, everywhere, outside, inside, nearby, upstairs
- Please come inside.
- The children are playing outside.
Question to ask: Where?
4. Adverbs of Frequency
They tell us how often an action happens.
Examples: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- I always brush my teeth before bed.
- We often play cricket after school.
Question to ask: How often?
5. Adverbs of Degree
They tell us the extent or intensity of an action, adjective, or another adverb.
Examples: very, too, quite, almost, extremely, enough, completely
- The water is very cold.
- He was extremely happy.
- The bag is too heavy.
Question to ask: To what extent? / How much?
6. Adverbs of Duration
They tell us how long an action continues.
Examples: briefly, temporarily, permanently, forever, long, still
- She waited for a long time.
- The teacher spoke briefly.
- He still lives in Delhi.
Question to ask: For how long?
Tip: Adverbs of time tell us when something happens, while adverbs of duration tell us how long it continues.
7. Interrogative Adverbs
They are used to ask questions about an action or situation.
Common interrogative adverbs: when, where, why, how
- When will you return?
- Where are you going?
- Why are you crying?
- How did you solve the problem?
Remember: Interrogative adverbs are generally placed at the beginning of a question.
Quick Revision Table
| Type | What does it tell us? | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Manner | How? | slowly, carefully, happily |
| Time | When? | today, soon, yesterday |
| Place | Where? | here, outside, nearby |
| Frequency | How often? | always, often, never |
| Degree | To what extent? | very, too, extremely |
| Duration | For how long? | briefly, still, forever |
| Interrogative | Used to ask questions | when, where, why, how |
Formation of Adverbs
Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding ‘-ly’ to an adjective:
Rule 1. adjective + ly → adverb. Examples: slow → slowly, quick → quickly, careful → carefully, sweet → sweetly.
Rule 2. adjective ending in ‘y’ → change y to i, then add ly. Examples: happy → happily, easy → easily.
Rule 3. adjective ending in ‘le’ → drop the ‘e’, add y. Examples: gentle → gently, simple → simply.
Rule 4. adjective ending in ‘ic’ → add ‘ally’. Example: basic → basically.
Rule 5. Some adverbs have the same form as the adjective and do not take ‘-ly’. Examples: fast, hard, well, late, early, straight. (He is a fast runner – adjective. He runs fast – adverb.)
Comparison of Adverbs
Just like adjectives, many adverbs have three degrees of comparison — positive, comparative, and superlative.
Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
fast | faster | fastest |
hard | harder | hardest |
carefully | more carefully | most carefully |
well | better | best |
little | less | least |
Rule of thumb: short, one-syllable adverbs usually add ‘-er’ / ‘-est’. Adverbs ending in ‘-ly’ usually use ‘more’ / ‘most’ before the adverb instead.
Kinds of Adverbs and Their Position in a Sentence
Where an adverb sits in a sentence depends on its kind:
Adverbs of Manner. usually go after the verb or after the object. Example: He drives the car carefully.
Adverbs of Place. usually go after the verb, often at the end of the sentence. Example: She waited outside.
Adverbs of Time. usually go at the end of the sentence, though they can also begin it. Example: We will meet tomorrow. / Tomorrow, we will meet.
Adverbs of Frequency. usually go before the main verb but after the verb ‘to be’. Example: She always arrives on time. She is never late.
Adverbs of Degree. usually go before the adjective or adverb they modify. Example: She is very tall. He runs quite fast.
Interrogative Adverbs. always begin the question. Example: Why are you late today?
Uses of Adverbs
Adverbs are used to:
- Modify a verb — Example: She speaks softly.
- Modify an adjective — Example: The box is extremely heavy.
- Modify another adverb — Example: He finished the work very quickly.
- Modify a whole sentence — Example: Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.
- Ask questions (interrogative adverbs) — Example: How did you solve this sum?
Comparison of Adverbs: Irregular Forms to Remember
A few common adverbs do not follow the regular ‘-er/-est’ or ‘more/most’ pattern. These irregular forms are frequently tested in CBSE exams, so it is worth learning them by heart:
Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
well | better | best |
badly | worse | worst |
little | less | least |
much | more | most |
far | farther / further | farthest / furthest |