EN - English Grammar for the Utterly Confused.pdf

6ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR THE UTTERLY CONFUSEDMost adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective. For example:AdjectiveAdverbQuick — quicklyCareful — carefullyAccurate — accuratelyHere are some of the most common non-ly adverbs:afterward almost already also back evenfar fast hard here how latelong low more near never nextnow often quick rather slow soonstill then today tomorrow too whenwhere yesterdayFollow these guidelines when you use adverbs:1. Use an adverb to describe a verb.Experiments using dynamite must be done carefully.verb adv.2. Use an adverb to describe an adjective.Sam had an unbelievably huge appetite for chips.adv. adj.3. Use an adverb to describe another adverb.They sang so clearly.adv. adv.Quick TipConjunctive adverbs are used to connect other words and to link ideas andparagraphs.accordingly again also besidesconsequently finally for example furthermorehowever indeed moreover on the other handotherwise nevertheless then therefore