Module abverbs ending _in _ly

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Module on Adverbs ending in - ly

DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZO
Subject: Basic English
Area: Grammar

OBJECTIVES:
Through the study of this Module
on Adverbs ending in –ly, students
will be able to :
 define adverbs and adjectives
 recognize adverbs and adjectives in
sentences
 understand the function of adverbs
and adjectives in sentences
 apply the use of adverbs ending in
-ly in sentences correctly

Overview: Students will
reinforce their knowledge of adverbs
ending in – ly applying all levels of
critical thinking.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
♣ What is an adverb?
♣ What is an adjective?
♣ What are the functions of adjectives
and adverbs in sentences?
♣ How and when are adverbs in – ly
used?

Time- frame: You may work at your
own pace.
Resources: Examples, rules,
grammatical frames, picture boxes
Assessment: Pre-and Post- tests
Criteria of Evaluation: Students
must achieve 72% or more for
mastery level.
Instructional Activities: Skill-
building exercises.
Creative and Empowerment
Section: You may go to other links
and do further exercises.

Dear students,
Welcome to the Module on Adverbs
ending in - ly. This Module has been designed
to help you improve your knowledge on
modifiers – adjectives and adverbs. These
are the words that give color and give the
reader and listener a more vivid image of
what you are talking about. Without these
words sentences would be dull and boring.
The Module will guide you through different
skill-building activities that will reinforce
your knowledge and skills.
You should read and study the rules
carefully to understand the uses of adverbs
ending in – ly. It is important for you to do
the exercises to practice the skill. The more
you practice, the more you will learn.
This is the perfect time to learn more about
adverbs ending in – ly.

Pre- Test
Part I: Read the following sentences and write the
correct form of the adverb. Be sure to apply
spelling rules where they apply.
1. Maria answered the question( intelligent).
2. The dog ( smart) hid its bone.
3. Pedro was so much in love that he smiled (stupid)
at Miss United States.
4. They demonstrated they didn‟t care, so they
smiled( smug).
5. The delinquent killed the old man (senseless).
6. Lillian (busy) typed the memo.
7. The drunkard danced ( crazy) in the pub.
8. Jose slept ( lazy) after a three day hike.
9. The kids( sneaky) took the baked cookies.
10. Janina ( angry) took her belongings and left.

Part II. Find the adjective in the
sentence and fill the gap with its
adverb.
1. Paul is sad. He smiled____.
2. The old lady is loud. She shouts ___.
3. His French is fluent. He speaks French
___.
4. My aunt was quiet. She spoke to us ___.
5. My friend is careless. He paints ____.
6. The singer is awful. He sings opera ___.
7. The research is simple. It __ talks about
AIDS in Puerto Rico.
8. Ana is a wonderful cook. She cooks ____.
9. Stephanie is an excellent ballerina. She
dances really ___.
10. The ant was quick. It ___ took the food to
its habitat.

Part III. Look at the following
words and choose their
correct spelling.
1. true
a. truly b. trulie c. truly
2. happy
a. happyly b. happiely c. happily
3. friendly
a. friendly b. friendily c. friendily
4. slow
a. slowili b. slowly c. slowiely
5. pretty
a. prettily b. prettiely c. prettyly

Introduction
An adverb is a word that tells us
more about verbs. Many adverbs
tell us how something is done.
When answering the question “
how”, adverbs are usually
created from adjectives with an
added – ly ending. ( quick-
quickly). This is the commonest
way to use adverbs. However,
there are various exceptions:

Introduction
1. Adjectives ending in – ly:
These may have the same form as the adverb.
Example: She was a kindly and reasonable old lady.
The group went for a leisurely walk in the gardens.

Introduction
1. Adjectives ending in – ly:

They may require an adverbial phrase:
Example: John was a very friendly child, he always
treated everyone in a friendly manner.

They may not have a direct adverbial equivalent.
Example: She is a likely political candidate.

Introduction
2. Adjectives which have the same
form as adverbs:
Example: Mr. George woke up early,
and caught the early train.

Jeannie drove fast on the fast lane.

Introduction
3. Adjectives which have the same
form as adverbs, but also have a – ly
adverb with a different use:
Example: The thief looked deeply into
the manager‟s eyes, and he was
deeply ashamed.

The Royal Order of
Adverbs:

Verb Manner Place Frequency Time Purpose

Beth enthusiastically in the every before to kees in
swims pool morning dawn shape.
Dad habitually to town every before to get a
walks afternoon supper newspaper.

Adjectives and adverbs

Adjectives modify nouns.
A beautiful day An interesting idea
Adverbs modify verbs by telling us how we do something.

She works quietly. They write clearly.
Many adverbs are formed by adding ly to the adjective.
easy - easily careful – carefully nice - nicely
A few words, like fast, hard, late and low, take the
same form as both adjectives and adverbs.
It was a late movie. I stayed out late.
She had a hard time. She studied hard.

Forming adverbs from adjectives

Many adverbs are formed by simply
adding –ly to an adjective:
Adjective Adverb
beautiful beautifully
careless carelessly
cautious cautiously
courteous courteously
joyous joyously
quick quickly


If an adjective ends in –y if often
changed to i before the –ly is added:
Adjective Adverb
angry angrily
easy easily
guilty guiltily
happy happily
hasty hastily
shabby shabbily


If an adjective ends in –le, the –le is
dropped before –ly is added:
Adjective Adverb
capable capably
comfortable comfortably
miserable miserably
simple simply

Rules
In general: adjective + -ly
adjective example
slow slowly
Exceptions in spelling
exception example
Silent „e‟ is dropped in true, due, whole true → truly
y becomes i happy → happily
le after a consonant is dropped sensible → sensibly

After ll only add y full → fully

Rules
Adjectives ending in –ic: adjective + -ally
(exception: public- publicy)
adjective adverb
fantastic fantastically
Adjectives ending in –ly: use „in a … way / manner‟
or another adverb with similar meaning
adjective adverb
friendly in a friendly way
in a friendly manner
likely probably

Exceptions
Adverb Adverb
Adjective
(meaning) (meaning)
good well
difficult with difficulty
public publicy
deep deep (place) deeply (feeling)
direct direct directly (=soon)
hard hard hardly (=seldom)
high high (place) highly (figurative)
late late lately (=recently)
most most mostly (=usually)
near near nearly (=almost)
pretty pretty (=rather) prettily
short short shortly (=soon)
The following adjectives daily, enough, nearly, far, fast, hourly,
are also used as adverbs little, long, low, monthly, much, straight,
(without moficication) weekly, yearly …

ACTIVITY I
Read the sentences carefully and apply the rules.
1. Paula is a patient teacher. She listens ____.
2. Santa Claus is merry. He laughs______.
3. Lucas is rapid. He answered the test _____.
4. Ben is organized and quick. He ____ finished the task.
5. Gladys has clear pronunciation. She talks _____.
6. The Senator is well- liked. People talk of him. ( high)
7. Barbara dances____. ( graceful).
8. My boss greeted the visitors _____. (polite)
9. This has to be done ___ ( regular).
10. She _______ showed us her trophy. ( happy).
11. He is a good coordinator. He does it _______.
12. The child ____ took the toys. ( relentless)
13. The organization ___ prepared its activity. ( excited)
14. The members ____ welcomed the tourists. ( kindly)
15. The Boy Scouts ____ completed the kite.
(enthusiastic).

ACTIVITY II
Write the correct form in the blank.
1. Jack plays the piano ________. (beautiful)
2. Mrs. Cordero speaks very ____. (soft)
3. Mara won the race _____. ( easy)
4. I see him at the Casino ____. (frequent)
5. 5. She acted ____. ( greedy)
6. That cave is dangerous. Walk ____
(cautious).
7. He stole the cookies. He acted____
(guilty).
8. She was late. She drove ____ ( hasty).
9. They were poor. They dressed ___
(shabby).
10. Someone ____ killed the dog. ( miserable)

POST - TEST
I. Read the sentences and complete them:
1. Andrea answered the
questions_____.(honest)
2. John walked to the store very ___. ( slow)
3. _______, my sister ruined my dress.
(thoughtless)
4. ___ the rangers approached the bear.
(cautious)
5. Paul ___ answered the interview. ( foolish)
6. The new secretary works ___. (careless)
7. Joe ____ gave a donation. ( generous)
8. The feverish man ____ watched his
girlfriend. ( jealous)
9. Mary apologized ____. ( sincere)
10. The dog ____ hid the bone. ( playful)

II. Read the corresponding words and
change them to adverbs taking the
rules into consideration.
1. brave
2. competent
3. good
4. bitter
5. angry
6. easy
7. happy
8. simple
9. capable
10. comfortable
11. hasty
12. nice
13. clean
14. dirty
15. rapid

CHALLENGE
I. Demonstrate that you can change
these adjectives to adverbs.
Remember the rules.
1. angry
2. happy
3. heavy
4. noisy
5. steady
6. clumsy
7. cheek

Part II. Let‟s continue with the
challenge. Read and choose the
best alternative.
1. If you always drive ___ you are sure to
have an accident.
a. recklessly b. reckless
2. Pablo ate his dinner ___.
a. quick b. quickly
3. He‟ s an awful driver. He never stops
______.
a. smoothly b. smooth
4. This case „s evidence has been___affected.
a. serious b. seriously
5. Mr. Mom and Mrs. Mom squealed at each
other ___.
a. furious b. furiously

Pre-test
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18
items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back,
review and do the tests and activities again.
Part I Part II Part III
1. intelligently 1. sadly 1. c
2. smartly 2. loudly 2. c
3. stupidly 3. fluently 3. a
4. smuggly 4. quietly 4. b
5. senselessly 5. carelessly 5. a
6. busily 6. awfully
7. crazily 7. simply
8. lazily 8. wonderfully
9. sneakily 9. well
10. angrily 10. quickly

Activity
Activity 1 Activity 1 Activity 2
1. patiently 11. well 1. beautifully
2. merrily 12. relentlessly 2. softly
3. rapidly 13. exitedly 3. easily
4. quickly 14. kindly 4. frequently
5. clearly 15. enthusiastically 5. greedily
6. highly 6. cautiously
7. gracefully 7. guiltily
8. politely 8. hastily
9. regularly 9. stabbily
10. happilu 10. misarebly

Post-test
Part I Part II
1. honestly 1. bravely
2. slowly 2. competently
3. thoughtlessly 3. well
4. cautiously 4. bitterly
5. foolishly 5. angrily
6. carelessly 6. easily
7. generously 7. happily
8. jealously 8. simply
9. sincerely 9. capably
10. playfully 10. comfortably

Challenge

Part I Part II Part III
1. angrily 1. a 1. a
2. happily 2. b 2. c
3. heavily 3. a 3. a
4. noisily 4. b 4. b
5. steadlily 5. b 5. a
6. clumsily
7. checkily

REFERENCES

http://www.englisch-

hilfen.de/en/grammar/adverbien4.htm

http://www.englisch-

hilfen.de/en/grammar/adverbien4.htm

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