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7th grade Adjective or adverb? Good or well? worksheet

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Adjective or adverb? Good or well?

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Circle the best answer.

1.
Milo sniffed the milk ___ before pouring any into the bowl. Ari decides whether the verb acts or links. Which word fits, and why?
- suspiciously, since sniffed is an action and the word tells how Milo did it
- suspiciously, since sniffed links the milk to a word that describes it
- suspicious, since sniffed links Milo to a word that describes the milk
- suspicious, since the word describes the milk that Milo sniffed first
2.
Kira felt along the dark wall ___ until a switch turned up under Kira's hand. Esme decides whether the verb acts or links. Which word fits, and why?
- careful, since the word describes the dark wall that Kira felt along
- careful, since felt links Kira to a word that describes Kira
- carefully, since felt is an action Kira does and the word tells how
- carefully, since felt links the wall to a word that tells how it looks
3.
Jun checks good and well. Which sentence uses both correctly?
- Pia plays the cello good, and the cello sounds good in the hall.
- Pia plays the cello well, and the cello sounds well in the hall.
- Pia plays the cello good, and the cello sounds well in the hall.
- Pia plays the cello well, and the cello sounds good in the hall.
4.
The old tent leaked ___ in the storm, and the wet gear smelled ___ afterward. Kira checks bad and badly. Which pair fills the blanks?
- bad; bad
- badly; bad
- badly; badly
- bad; badly
5.
Luz checks good and well in a mural sentence. Which one is correct?
- Ren did a well job on the mural, and the colors blend good.
- Ren did a good job on the mural, and the colors blend well.
- Ren did a good job on the mural, and the colors blend good.
- Ren did a well job on the mural, and the colors blend well.
6.
3 miles to the lake. South path: 2 miles to the lake. Milo compares two paths. Which sentence is correct?
- The south path is shorter than the north path.
- The south path is more short than the north path.
- The south path is the shortest of the two paths.
- The south path is more shorter than the north path.
7.
Jun, Bo and Luz each read the poem aloud. Jun's reading was the easiest to follow. Noah compares three readers. Which sentence is correct?
- Jun read the most clearlier of the three.
- Jun read more clearly of the three.
- Jun read the most clearly of the three.
- Jun read the clearliest of the three.
8.
Pia revised an essay. The second draft beat the first draft. Pia compares two essays. Which sentence is correct?
- Pia's second essay is more good than the first.
- Pia's second essay is better than the first.
- Pia's second essay is gooder than the first.
- Pia's second essay is more better than the first.
Read this first
Use this
[1] The trail crew works quietly at dawn. [2] The path felt slippery after the rain. [3] Tala steps careful over the roots. [4] The view from the ridge is spectacular.
9.
Ren proofreads a paragraph. Which sentence holds a modifier slip, and what fixes it?
- Sentence 3: change “careful” to “more careful”.
- Sentence 1: change “quietly” to “quiet”.
- Sentence 3: change “careful” to “carefully”.
- Sentence 2: change “slippery” to “slipperily”.
Use this
[1] Of the two ferries, the Heron is faster. [2] The Gull is the oldest boat in the harbor. [3] Ren says the Heron rides gooder than the Gull. [4] Both boats leave from the busiest dock in town.
10.
Zee proofreads a paragraph. Which sentence holds a modifier slip, and what fixes it?
- Sentence 2: change “oldest” to “older”.
- Sentence 3: change “gooder” to “better”.
- Sentence 3: change “gooder” to “more good”.
- Sentence 1: change “faster” to “fastest”.

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About this worksheet

Adjective or adverb? Good or well?. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

I can tell when a verb acts and takes an adverb, and when it links and takes an adjective, even when one verb does both jobs.
I can use good and well, bad and badly, and the -er, -est, more and most forms in real sentences.
I can revise a sentence so a modifier is the right kind, sits next to the right word, and compares fair things.

Words to know

adjective: A word that describes a noun

adverb: A word that tells how, when or where an action happens

linking verb: A verb such as is, seems, tastes or turns that links a noun to a describing word

comparative / superlative: The form that compares two things / three or more

misplaced modifier: A modifier that sits beside the wrong word and changes the meaning

double negative: Two negative words in one idea, as in could not hardly

Common mistakes

When fixing describing words, your child used an adjective to tell how an action is done, as in listened careful or spoke clear.

When fixing describing words, your child used an adverb after a linking verb such as tasted, felt or looked. Ask them to swap in is: if it works, the word describes the noun.

When explaining a choice, your child picked the right word for a reason that does not fit the verb.

What to say

Ask: does this word tell how someone does something?

Ask: does the verb act, or does it link?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with adjective or adverb? good or well??

When fixing describing words, your child used an adjective to tell how an action is done, as in listened careful or spoke clear.

How can I help my child with adjective or adverb? good or well??

Ask: does this word tell how someone does something?

Are these 7th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.