Bad or Badly Fill-Ins

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen grammar accuracy by choosing correctly between bad and badly based on verb type and sentence meaning. Students underline the verb in each sentence and decide whether it shows a state of being or an action, applying knowledge of adjectives, adverbs, sentence structure, and meaning to make accurate choices.

Learning Goals

• Adjectives vs. Adverbs (Grades 4-6): Distinguish when to use bad with linking verbs and badly with action verbs.
• Verb Type Identification: Recognize state-of-being verbs (such as is, feels, seems) versus action verbs.
• Grammar and Sentence Analysis: Analyze sentence structure to determine correct word usage.
• Vocabulary Precision: Improve accuracy in choosing words that match intended meaning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to target a common and persistent grammar confusion.
• Step-by-Step Thinking: Underlining verbs encourages deliberate analysis rather than guessing.
• Clear, Focused Practice: Keeps attention on verb function and correct modifier choice.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, review activities, small groups, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence using adjectives and adverbs correctly by focusing on meaning and verb function. By practicing the difference between bad and badly, learners strengthen grammar awareness, sentence clarity, and accuracy in everyday writing. It is a no-prep resource that fits smoothly into both classroom instruction and homeschool language arts routines, supporting clear and correct expression.

This worksheet is part of our Bad vs. Badly Worksheets collection.