Adjective or Adverb?
- 2nd–4th grade
- Ages 7–10
- Free, no sign-up
A tall giraffe, or walked slowly? Your child looks at the bold word in each sentence and decides: is it an adjective describing a noun, or an adverb describing a verb? The tricky level has words that can be both, like fast and early, and adjectives that end in -ly, like friendly.
About the game
| Levels | 3: adjective or adverb, tricky words, mixed |
|---|---|
| Sentences | 32 original sentences |
| Explains | What each word describes |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Read the sentence. Find the bold word.
- Ask what it describes. A noun (which one, what kind) or a verb (how, when, where)?
- Sort it. Tap Adjective or Adverb.
- Sort 12 sentences. Right on the first try earns stars.
For parents: what Adjective or Adverb? practices
Adjective or Adverb? teaches kids to tell adjectives from adverbs by what they describe, not just by their spelling. It pairs with:
Common Core: L.2.1e (use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them), L.3.1a, L.4.1a.
Getting the most out of it
- Find the word it describes and draw an arrow to it.
- Adverbs often answer how? when? where?
- Not every -ly word is an adverb: a friendly dog.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
Can the same word be both?
Yes. Fast is an adjective in "a fast car" and an adverb in "the car went fast".
Do all adverbs end in -ly?
No. Soon, outside, always and fast are adverbs too.
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.