Using adjectives and adverbs correctly

Many adjectives are formed by adding -ly to an adverb.

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The only reliable way to tell the difference between an adjective and an adverb is to memorize a list of words.

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The base form of the adjective or adverb not being used in a comparison is called the “positive degree.”

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To show comparison in most cases, use -er/-est with one- and two-syllable adjectives or adverbs.

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The form of the adjective or adverb being used to compare three or more things is the “comparative degree.”

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When an adjective or adverb has three or more syllables, use more and most or less and least to form the comparative and superlative degrees.

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The form of an adjective or adverb being used to compare two things is the “superlative degree.”

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All adjectives and adverbs have irregular forms.

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The phrase “most smoothly” is in the superlative degree.

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The superlative form of bad is baddest.

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