In most cases, an adverb is formed by adding –ly to an adjective
| Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|
| cheap | cheaply |
| quick | quickly |
| slow | slowly |
If the adjective ends in –y, replace the y with i and add –ly
| Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|
| easy | easily |
| angry | angrily |
| happy | happily |
| lucky | luckily |
If the adjective ends in –able, –ible, or –le, replace the –e with –y
| Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|
| probable | probably |
| terrible | terribly |
| gentle | gently |
If the adjective ends in –ic, add –ally. Exception: public -> publicly
| Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|
| basic | basically |
| tragic | tragically |
| economic | economically |
Some adverbs have the same form as the adjective: early, fast, hard, high, late, near, straight, and wrong
EXAMPLES
- It is a fast car.
- He drives very fast.
- This is a hard exercise.
- He works hard.
- We saw many high buildings.
- The bird flew high in the sky.
Well is the adverb that corresponds to the adjective good
EXAMPLES
- He is a good student.
- He studies well.
- She is a good pianist.
- She plays the piano well.
- They are good swimmers.
- They swim well.
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