Understanding Adverbs. Mastering Adverbs and Commonly Confused Words in ESL – Free Printable PDFs
Understanding Adverbs
Understanding Adverbs
Teaching English grammar can be more effective and engaging with interactive activities. This lesson focuses on adverbs, their correct usage, and the commonly confused words “there,” “their,” and “they’re.” Plus, you can download and print the worksheet for free!
Understanding Adverbs
Adverbs describe verbs (actions such as ‘run,’ ‘sing,’ ‘jump,’ etc.). Many adverbs end in ‘-ly,’ but some do not follow this pattern.
Examples:
- He is a brilliant swimmer.
✅ He swims brilliantly.
❌ He swims brilliant.
❌ His swimming is brilliant. - His English is very good.
✅ He speaks English very well.
❌ He speaks English very goodly.
❌ He speaks English very good. - She is a fast runner.
✅ She runs very fast.
❌ She runs very fastly.
✅ She runs very quickly. - They are terrible cooks.
✅ Their cooking is terrible.
❌ They cook terrible.
✅ They cook terribly. - It is easy to complete.
✅ It can be completed easily.
❌ It can be completed easy. - You must be careful when riding your bike.
✅ You must ride your bike carefully.
✅ You must ride your bike with care.
❌ You must ride your bike careful. - Together their singing is beautiful.
✅ They sing together beautifully.
❌ They sing beautiful.
❌ They sing together very beautiful.
There, Their, and They’re: Commonly Confused Words
These three words sound the same but have different meanings.
- There – Indicates a location: “There he is!” / “There are 7.5 million people in Hanoi.”
- Their – Shows possession: “Their teeth were clean.” / “Their hands were full.”
- They’re – A contraction of “they are”: “They’re going home soon.” / “They’re looking good today.”
Example Paragraph:
The group of cyclists left their bicycles over there, next to the wall. There are five bikes in total, which is unusual because there are six cyclists. They said they’re going to ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City; it’s a long way to get there, so it will take them several days. Their bags are packed with tents and sleeping bags, and they’re leaving soon.
Practice Sentences: Choose the Correct Option
✅ There was nobody there.
❌ There was nobody their.
❌ They’re was nobody there.
❌ Their was nobody their.
✅ They’re going home.
❌ There going home.
❌ Their going home.
✅ Their car was broken.
❌ They’re car was broken.
❌ There car was broken.
✅ There is a dog outside.
✅ Their dog is outside.
✅ They’re keeping their dog outside.
✅ There you are!
❌ Their you are!
❌ They’re you are!
✅ They’re nearly finished.
❌ There nearly finished.
❌ Their nearly finished.
Why This Activity Works
- Reinforces correct adverb usage with real-life examples.
- Helps students distinguish between commonly confused words.
- Engages students with interactive learning exercises.
Download Your Free Printable PDF Worksheet
Click the link below to download a totally free, printable PDF worksheet for this lesson! Ideal for ESL classrooms and home learning.
📩 Want more free ESL grammar lesson? Share this post with other teachers and let us know how it worked in your classroom!
💬 What other grammar topics would you like? Drop your ideas in the comments!
DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR FREE
More ESL Classroom Games & Activities
Looking for more fun grammar activities for your English class? Check out these ideas:
✅ ESL Speaking Games to improve fluency
✅ Grammar Board Games for practicing sentence structures
✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
