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Adverbs of manner IRREGULAR ADVERBS OF MANNER

Some adverbs aren’t formed by
adding “-ly” to the adjective.
Words such as “quietly” and “loudly” are adverbs. See also:
They describe and give more information about Adjectives 92
verbs, adjectives, phrases, and other adverbs. Gradable and non-gradable adjectives 93 The adverb is The adverb Adjectives ending
totally different is the same as “-ly” don’t change
from the adjective. the adjective. to become adverbs.
ADVERBS OF MANNER
Adverbs of manner
describe the way “Quietly” describes
something is done. how I speak.
They usually come after
the verb they describe. FURTHER EXAMPLES

“Loudly” describes how he speaks.

HOW TO FORM
ADVERBS WITH THE SAME FORM AS ADJECTIVES
Most adverbs of manner
are formed by adding “-ly” Some adjectives have more than one meaning. In these cases, the equivalent
to the adjective. If the The “-y” is dropped. adverb is often formed differently depending on the meaning of the adjective.
adjective ends in “-y,” the “-ily” is added.
“-y” is left out and “-ily” is This means “small.” This means “good.”
added to make the adverb.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

The adverb is formed in the usual way by adding The adverb has the same form as the
“-ly” to the adjective. “Fine” is incorrect here. adjective. “Finely” is incorrect here.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

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