Spelling: -ly endings of adverbs
Forming an adverb from an adjective is not usually a problem – we simply add ‘ly’:
slow becomes slowly, quick becomes quickly, etc.
slow becomes slowly, quick becomes quickly, etc.
Adjectives ending in –e, –le and –l, however, can cause problems.
Here are some simple rules:
| Forming adverbs from adjectives ending in -e, -l and -le |
| When an adjective ends in -e, we simply add ly to form the adverb: polite » politely, definite » definitely, absolute » absolutely, complete » completely. |
| Be careful when an adjective ends in -le. We remove the e and add y to form the adverb: probable » probably, possible » possibly, terrible » terribly, reasonable » reasonably. |
| Don't be confused by adjectives that end in -l. Simply add ly and the adverb will then end in -lly: hopeful » hopefully, beautiful » beautifully, helpful » helpfully, careful » carefully. |
Breanna Hunt - March 2, 2017, 8:05 pm
You need to give -ly adverbs about cows . If you do thank you .
efaercaedrq - January 25, 2021, 11:23 pm
how do you add ly to “still” like stand still
Anonymous - February 5, 2024, 4:11 am
Still is adverb already
jamai thomas - April 18, 2024, 12:07 am
not bad at all