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Adverbs and Formation of Adverbs Worksheet

1. An adverb modifies or provides additional meaning to a verb, adjective, or other adverb by describing how, when, or where an action occurred. 2. Adverbs are often formed from adjectives by adding the suffix "-ly", but some spelling changes are required depending on the ending of the adjective. 3. The document provides examples of how to form adverbs from adjectives ending in "y", "e", or neither, and notes that the "l" is not dropped when adding "-ly" to adjectives ending in "ful".

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Adverbs and Formation of Adverbs Worksheet

1. An adverb modifies or provides additional meaning to a verb, adjective, or other adverb by describing how, when, or where an action occurred. 2. Adverbs are often formed from adjectives by adding the suffix "-ly", but some spelling changes are required depending on the ending of the adjective. 3. The document provides examples of how to form adverbs from adjectives ending in "y", "e", or neither, and notes that the "l" is not dropped when adding "-ly" to adjectives ending in "ful".

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The Adverb FORMATION OF ADVERBS

An adverb modifies or adds meaning to a verb. Adverbs can be formed from adjectives by adding the suffix -ly but
i.e. It tells how, when or where the action was performed. spelling changes are necessary.
Example:
a. The man spoke confidently/
(Adverb of Manner - how) 1. If an adjective ends with “y”, change the “y” to “I”, before adding
“ly”.
b. Mummy took us there before/ (Adverb of time - hearty - speedy
when)

c. Our friends stood nearby/ (Adverb of place - where) 2. If the adjective ends with “e”, drop the “e” before adding “ly”.
humble - gentle
Adverbs also modify adjectives and other adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Degree - tell to what extent or degree a thing is 3. Some adjectives are not changed, just add the suffix “ly”.
done. Harrisons Cave is really/ beautiful. correct - ginger

2. Adverbs of Question - asks questions did you arrive?


N.B“l” is not dropped when adding “ly” to adjectives ending with
3. Adverbs of Number - tell how many. “ful”
He rang the doorbell twice/ careful - grateful

4. Adverbs of Affirmation - they say YES She surely reads well.


Exercise: Form an adverb from the word in brackets.
5. Adverbs of Negation - they say NO.
Rachel is willing to go. 1. Ten persons were injured in the accident.
(severe)
Exercise. Underline the adverb and say the type.
2. The little girl skipped along. (merry)
1. She travelled in the bus behind.
2. She is seldom absent from school. 3. We sat and listened to the sermon. (attend)
3. We jogged around the track thrice.
4. She was accused of stealing the lunch.
4. That dress certainly looks beautiful. (wrong)
5. Ray is not on the football team.
5. The boys fought against the invaders. (brave)
6. When are you going to work?
7. I am going to town tomorrow. 6. Our parents advised us to act . (responsible)
8. Put the books there on that bench.
7. The children stared at the Head Girl. (insolent)
9. We were rudely awakened.
10. This is really difficult. 8. The strikers decided to resume work.
(unanimous)

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