1. Module on Adverbs ending in - ly
Interamerican University Guayama Campus Proyecto Titulo V Cooperativo Improving Academic Outcomes Through a Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum
Module on Adverbs ending in - ly
DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZO
Subject: Basic English
Area: Grammar

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Time- frame: You may work at your own pace
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.

5. 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.

6. 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.
Maria answered the question( intelligent).
The dog ( smart) hid its bone.
Pedro was so much in love that he smiled (stupid) at Miss United States.
They demonstrated they didn’t care, so they smiled( smug).
The delinquent killed the old man (senseless).
Lillian (busy) typed the memo.
The drunkard danced ( crazy) in the pub.
Jose slept ( lazy) after a three day hike.
The kids( sneaky) took the baked cookies.
Janina ( angry) took her belongings and left.

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

8. 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

9. 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:

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. The Royal Order of Adverbs:
Manner
Place
Frequency
Time
Purpose
Beth swims
enthusiastically
in the pool
every morning
before dawn
to kees in shape.
Dad walks
habitually
to town
every afternoon
before supper
to get a newspaper.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Forming adverbs from adjectives
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

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

19. Rules In general: adjective + -ly adjective example slow slowly
Exceptions in spelling
exception
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

20. 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
friendly
in a friendly way
in a friendly manner
likely
probably

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

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

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

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

25. 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

26. CHALLENGE
Demonstrate that you can change these adjectives to adverbs. Remember the rules.
angry
happy
heavy
noisy
steady
clumsy
cheek

27. Part II. Let’s continue with the challenge
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

28. 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
intelligently
smartly
stupidly
smuggly
senselessly
busily
crazily
lazily
sneakily
angrily
Part II
sadly
loudly
fluently
quietly
carelessly
awfully
simply
wonderfully
well
quickly
Part III c a b

29. Activity
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.
Activity 1
patiently
merrily
rapidly
quickly
clearly
highly
gracefully
politely
regularly
happilu
well
relentlessly
exitedly
kindly
enthusiastically
Activity 2
beautifully
softly
easily
frequently
greedily
cautiously
guiltily
hastily
stabbily
misarebly

30. Post-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
honestly
slowly
thoughtlessly
cautiously
foolishly
carelessly
generously
jealously
sincerely
playfully
Part II
bravely
competently
well
bitterly
angrily
easily
happily
simply
capably
comfortably

31. Challenge
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
angrily
happily
heavily
noisily
steadlily
clumsily
checkily
Part II a b
Part III c

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