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Adverbs (usually + -ly)

Adverbs are words that describe an action (a verb) or an adjective.

adjective adverb

She is a good singer. She sings well.

adjective adverb

The painting is beautiful. He paints beautifully.

Regular adverbs
Adverb Comparative adverb Superlative adverb

quickly

slowly

Rule

For adverbs that end in -ly (except badly), we use ___________/____________.

Irregular adverbs
Adverb Comparative adverb Superlative adverb

well

badly

fast

hard

also: late  later  (the) latest, early  earlier  (the) earliest

Complete the sentences with a comparative/superlative adverb.


1. Everyone in the race ran fast, but John ran _______________ (fast) of all.
2. Could you speak a bit _______________ (quietly), please?
3. Brian works _______________ (hard) than his brother.
4. His arms hurt badly, but his legs hurt by far _______________ (badly).
5. Sheila arrived a bit _______________ (early) than I expected.

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