Daily Grammar

Lesson 54

Parts of Speech - Adverbs

Most adjectivesAdjectives modify or affect the meaning of nouns and pronouns and tell us which, whose, what kind, and how many about the nouns or pronouns they modify.
Source: Lesson 31
ending in ic add ally to form the adverbsAdverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause).
Source: Lesson 46
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Example:
basic  -  basically

 
 
 

Instructions: Form the adverb from the following adjectives.

1. drastic

drastic  -  drastically

2. artistic

artistic  -  artistically

3. dramatic

dramatic  -  dramatically

4. realistic

realistic  -  realistically

5. electric

electric  -  electrically

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