ADVERBS !

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Meaning. An adverb of manner is a word that tells us in a sentence how something has happened. Formation. Adverbs of manner are formed by adding ly to the end of an adjective. But there are some rules: Adjectives ending in l add ly Careful Carefully Adjectives ending in y change to ily Luck Luckily Adjectives ending in -ble change to bly Responsible Responsibly Position. he position of the adverbs depends on the kind of adverb! but adverbs of manner are usually placed after the main verb or after the object. "#amples: A$ %e dances well. &After the main verb$ %e runs... rapidly, slowly, quickly. 'he spoke... softly, loudly, aggressively. ( laughed loudly to attract her attention. B$ %e plays the piano beautifully. &After the object$ %e ate the strawberry cake greedily.

Exercise

Adverb formation. &)ill the gaps in the chart below.$ Adjectives * , . / 0 1 +++++++++++++++++++ + bad angry +++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++ + mysterious Adverbs slowly +++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++ + carefully 2uietly calmly +++++++++++++++++++ + perfectly

(nstructions: Choose a word in brackets to fill the gaps correctly.

Exercise

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Exercise

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Exercise (nstructions: Choose an adjective from the bo# transform it to an adverb! then write it in the sentences correctly. quiet / slow / careful / fast / nervous / sad /lucky

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