Free Year 3 Adjectives and Adverbs Worksheet
Students learn the difference between adjectives, which describe nouns, and adverbs, which describe verbs and often end in -ly. They sort words by their job in a sentence, turn adjectives into adverbs, find both kinds in sentences, and use them in their own writing. Telling these two word classes apart helps students choose the right word and makes their descriptions sharper.
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- Year
- Year 3
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Adjectives & Adverbs
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 17
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- telling adjectives from adverbs
- forming adverbs with -ly
- finding adjectives and adverbs in sentences
- using adjectives and adverbs in writing
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Adjectives and Adverbs
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on adjectives & adverbs. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
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Year 3 · English · Adjectives & Adverbs
Adjectives and Adverbs
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Adjectives describe nouns. Adverbs describe verbs and usually end in -ly.
Part A — Adjective or adverb?
An adjective describes a noun (a *gentle* wave). An adverb describes a verb and often ends in -ly (rolled *gently*). Circle the word class of the bold word.
- Aadjective
- Badverb
- Aadjective
- Badverb
- Aadjective
- Badverb
- Aadjective
- Badverb
- Aadjective
- Badverb
- Aadjective
- Badverb
Part B — Make the adverb
Turn each adjective into an adverb by adding -ly. Watch the spelling!
Part C — Find them all
Circle the adjectives and underline the adverb in each sentence. Then list them on the line.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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