Using Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly
Using Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly
Using Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly
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Don’t use needless adverbs<br />
• Before using any of these words, check to see if they add<br />
anything to the sentence<br />
• Really, very, absolutely, extremely, quite, actually, somewhat,<br />
rather<br />
• I am really happy to see you<br />
• Grammar is very boring<br />
• You are absolutely correct<br />
• Her language was extremely crude<br />
• You are quite intelligent<br />
• Context will help you decide whether to retain the<br />
underlined words<br />
• Keep them only if they add to the meaning<br />
X Bill Gates is very rich. I hope he gives me some money.<br />
Most college instructors are poor; their students are very poor.<br />
• Note: the terms “good success” <strong>and</strong> “real good<br />
success” have been reserved for sports broadcasters; do<br />
not use them
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