Worksheet I
Raghav has joined a new school. He misses Miss Shireen, his class teacher in the old school. The new class teacher wants to know why he likes Miss Shireen so much. She asks him to fill up a form using words given in the Aid Box below:
Aid Box
always, often, rarely, sometimes, never, gently, patiently, strictly, clearly, well
Ms Shireen – My Class Teacher
- How many times did she give you homework?
She always gave us homework. - How did she listen to your problems?
She listened patiently to our problems. - How did she speak while teaching?
She spoke clearly while teaching. - How did she teach?
She taught well. - How many times did she allow you to play games?
She often allowed us to play games. - How many times did she point out your faults?
She rarely pointed out our faults. - How many times did she get angry?
She never got angry. - How many times did she smile?
She sometimes
Worksheet II
Match Column A with Column B and write the sentences so formed in the spaces given below. One has been done as an example.
- The nurse held the baby tenderly. (Already done)
- The man shouted angrily.
- The child watched the cartoon film lovingly.
- He was late for school, so he walked hurriedly.
- The old lady climbed the staircase slowly.
- Grandmother listened to the children patiently.
- The boys clapped for their team excitedly.
- The mother kissed her child happily.
Now circle the action word in each sentence.
The words in Column B help us to know more about the meaning of action
words.
Let us see how-
- How did the nurse hold the baby?
Ans: The nurse held the baby tenderly. - How did the man shout?
Ans: The man shouted angrily. - How did the child watch the cartoon film?
Ans: The child watched the cartoon film lovingly. - How did the boy walk to school?
Ans: The boy walked to school hurriedly. - How did the old lady climb the stairs?
Ans: The old lady climbed the stairs slowly. - How did the grandmother listen to the children?
Ans: The grandmother listened to the children patiently. - How did the boys clap?
Ans: The boys clapped excitedly.
Worksheet III
Read the following dialogue that took place between Rohini and the school Principal.
On the basis of the conversation you have just read, answer the questions given below:
- According to the Principal, how often is Rohini late?
Answer: Rohini is always - Why does the Principal plan to punish Rohini?
Answer: The Principal plans to punish Rohini because she is always - According to Rohini, how often is she late?
Answer: Rohini says she is sometimes - How far does Rohini live from school?
Answer: Rohini lives far from school.
Worksheet IV
Raghav’s teacher told him that he has stood first in the All-India General Knowledge Examination. He is very happy and writes a diary entry. Read it carefully.
24 November 2014,
8.00 p.m.
Monday,
Today is the happiest day of my life. I have stood first in the All India General Knowledge Examination! I telephoned my parents in the evening but they had already received the news in the morning. They are coming to see me in the hostel tomorrow. They will stay in town till next Monday. Tomorrow I will get the award from the Governor.
Raghav
All the words written in bold letters tell us ‘when’ the action takes place. They are Adverbs.
Worksheet V
On the day of the ‘Award-Giving Ceremony’, Raghav was interviewed by a press reporter. Read his interview carefully. Underline all the words in Raghav’s answers that tell us when and how often the action takes place.
Press Reporter: Who gave you the good news?
Raghav: Principal Sir gave me the good news yesterday.
Press Reporter: How do you feel?
Raghav: I am very happy today.
Press Reporter: Was this the first time you took the test?
Raghav: Yes, I have never taken the test before.
Press Reporter: What are your future plans?
Raghav: There are more examinations next year. I will take them also.
Press Reporter: What is the key to your success?
Raghav: I read the newspaper daily.
Press Reporter: Thank you, Raghav. Best of luck.
Adverbs: yesterday, today, never, before, next year, also, daily.
Explanation: These adverbs indicate when (yesterday, today, before, next year) or how often (never, daily) the actions occur. Also indicates addition, often considered an adverb in this context.
Worksheet VI
Look at the picture carefully.
Now describe the scene by filling in the blanks with words and phrases that tell us where the action takes place. Take help from the Aid Box.
Aid Box – everywhere, in front of, in the shops, back to their parents, out of the Vimal showroom
The market is very crowded today. There are people everywhere. There are many customers in the shops. Many children are standing in front of the ice-cream parlour. Some children have bought ice-cream and are running back to their parents. A man is climbing a ladder out of the Vimal showroom and a crowd has gathered near the electronic shop. A lady coming out of the Vimal showroom is carrying many packets.
Do It Yourself
- Compare the following sentences by using words from the Aid Box given below:
Aid Box – everyday, loudly, sweetly, neatly, slowly, proudly, lovingly, nervously, quietly
(a) The thief entered the house quietly.
(b) She made the bed neatly.
(c) She watches television daily.
(d) The beautiful girl walked gracefully.
(e) The old man walked slowly.
(f) My brother shouted angrily.
(g) The dog licked his master affectionately.
(h) She bit her nails nervously.
(i) The girls sang cheerfully.
Explanation: Each adverb describes how (manner) the action is performed, enhancing the verb’s meaning (e.g., quietly for sneaking, neatly for tidying, daily for frequency).
- Read the questions given below. Write one word answer.
(a) How often do you read the newspaper?
Answer: Daily
(b) How many times do you go to school without doing your homework?
Answer: Never
(c) How many times have you got an ‘Excellent’ grade from your teacher?
Answer: Sometimes
(d) How often do you get punishment from your teacher?
Answer: Rarely
(e) How many times do you disobey your parents?
Answer: Never
(f) How often do you quarrel with your sister/brother?
Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Each answer uses an adverb of frequency to match the question’s focus on how often actions occur.
- Read the paragraph given below. It is incomplete. Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
Ria is a very good girl. She always helps her friends and speaks politely with everyone. She never disobeys her elders. She explains things very clearly. She does her homework regularly. She also plays basketball well.
Explanation: The adverbs describe when (yesterday, early, longer), how (happily, quickly, quietly, slowly, melodiously), or what kind (beautiful) of actions or scenes, fitting the context.
- Read the following conversation that took place between Rohit and Mayank who had quietly entered a mango grove. Underline the words that tell us where the action takes place.
Read this conversation carefully.