English Vocabulary for Adverbs

Learn Common Adverbs in English

This is a lesson to help you learn common adverbs in English. There are eight learning methods for you to work through, including five different games and three different types of flashcard. At the end, there are three example sentences for each word.

Vocabulary Games for

The games and flashcards are currently set to test the following [wait...] words:

Table of Contents

  • Match-the-Pairs Game
  • Memory Game
  • Basic Flash Cards
  • Spell-the-Word Game
  • Multi-Choice Test
  • Learn with Hangman!
  • "Sentence" Flash Cards
  • "Missing Word" Flash Cards
  • Example Sentences

Match-the-Pairs Game

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  • Your mission is to match each picture with the correct word in as few a clicks as possible.
  • There are three pictures in each set, and there are sets to complete.
  • Click on your first square to start. Good luck!
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Memory Game

Pairs: getting ready...

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  • Your mission is to pair pictures with their correct titles in as few a clicks as possible.
  • Click on a card to turn it. Next, try to find its partner by clicking on a second card. (If you fail to find a match with your second click, both cards will turn again.)
  • This is a memory game as well as a vocabulary-learning game.
  • Click on your first card to start. Good luck!
Ranking (Clicks)

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Hero ()
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Basic Flash Cards

Spell-the-Word Game

Spell the word represented by the picture.

Multi-Choice Test

Select the correct word or picture.

Learn with Hangman!

Hangman is a classic word game. In this version, the hidden word is one of the words from the "adverbs" category. Choose your first letter to start.
  • Guess the hidden word by choosing one letter at a time.
  • If you guess a letter in the hidden word, then all is good.
  • If you guess a letter that is not in the hidden word, then the hangman starts to build the gallows.
  • If the gallows are completed, you lose.
  • Good luck!
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Create Your Own Version of This Game

Here is the word library for this game:

"Sentence" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the word in a sentence.

"Missing Word" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the missing word in a sentence.

Example Sentences

Here are 3 sentences for each of the following words from the "adverbs" category:
  • healthily, hesitantly, hopelessly, kindly, mysteriously, noisily, quietly, slowly, unwell, well, angrily, anxiously, badly, beautifully, brightly, carefully, closely, cruelly, delighted, eagerly, fast, foolishly, gently
healthily

healthily

  • We should try to eat healthily by including fruits and vegetables in our meals.
  • Exercising regularly is important to keep our bodies strong and healthily functioning.
  • She chose a salad as a healthily option for lunch today.
hesitantly

hesitantly

  • He answered the teacher's question hesitantly because he wasn't sure of the answer.
  • She approached the unfamiliar dog hesitantly to avoid startling it.
  • With a hesitantly voice, she asked if she could join our group for the project.
hopelessly

hopelessly

  • He searched hopelessly for his lost keys but couldn't find them.
  • When the storm hit, the villagers watched their homes get flooded hopelessly.
  • She felt hopelessly lost in the unfamiliar city with no map.
kindly

kindly

  • The kindly old man always helped his neighbors when they needed assistance.
  • She smiled kindly at the young child and offered to tie their shoelaces.
  • We should treat others kindly and with respect.
mysteriously

mysteriously

  • The old house at the end of the street always looked mysteriously dark and spooky.
  • He disappeared mysteriously and no one knew where he had gone.
  • The magician performed mysteriously and left the audience in awe.
noisily

noisily

  • The children played noisily in the backyard, laughing and shouting.
  • The fireworks exploded noisily in the night sky, creating a colorful display.
  • He entered the room noisily, making everyone turn their heads.
quietly

quietly

  • We should read quietly in the library so as not to disturb others.
  • The baby slept quietly in the crib, not making a sound.
  • They whispered quietly to each other during the secret meeting.
slowly

slowly

  • The snail moves slowly across the garden path.
  • We walked slowly through the peaceful forest, enjoying the tranquility.
  • The turtle swam slowly in the calm waters of the pond.
unwell

unwell

  • She felt unwell with a fever and decided to stay home from school.
  • He looked unwell and pale, so he went to see the doctor.
  • When you're feeling unwell, it's important to rest and drink plenty of water.
well

well

  • After a good night's sleep, she woke up feeling well-rested and energetic.
  • She's been eating well and staying active to maintain her health.
  • He played the piano well and impressed everyone with his musical talent.
angrily

angrily

  • She spoke angrily when she found out her little brother had taken her toys without asking.
  • He slammed the door angrily after the argument with his friend.
  • The driver honked the horn angrily when the car in front didn't move.
anxiously

anxiously

  • She waited anxiously for the results of her important exam.
  • He paced anxiously in the waiting room while his mom was in surgery.
  • They looked anxiously at the dark clouds, hoping it wouldn't rain during their picnic.
badly

badly

  • He felt badly about forgetting his friend's birthday.
  • The cat scratched the sofa badly, leaving deep marks.
  • She sang badly during the talent show, but everyone still clapped and cheered.
beautifully

beautifully

  • The sunset painted the sky beautifully with shades of pink and orange.
  • The flowers in the garden bloomed beautifully in the springtime.
  • She played the piano beautifully and brought tears to the audience's eyes.
brightly

brightly

  • The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky.
  • The stars twinkled brightly on a dark, moonless night.
  • She smiled brightly when she received a compliment from her teacher.
carefully

carefully

  • When handling fragile glassware, it's important to do so carefully.
  • He walked carefully on the icy sidewalk to avoid slipping.
  • She read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture.
closely

closely

  • The detective examined the evidence closely to solve the mystery.
  • We watched the birds closely as they built their nest in the tree.
  • They sat closely together, enjoying each other's company by the campfire.
cruelly

cruelly

  • It's not right to treat animals cruelly; they deserve kindness and care.
  • He laughed cruelly at her misfortune, which wasn't very nice.
  • She was hurt when her friend spoke cruelly about her in front of others.
delighted

delighted

  • The children were delighted when they saw the colorful balloons at the birthday party.
  • She was delighted to receive a hand-written letter from her pen pal.
  • He looked delighted as he unwrapped the surprise gift on Christmas morning.
eagerly

eagerly

  • The students listened eagerly to the teacher's explanation of the science experiment.
  • She waited eagerly for the book release and read it in one sitting.
  • He raised his hand eagerly to answer the question because he knew the answer.
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This page was written by Craig Shrives.