Using adjectives and adverbs correctly

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

All adjectives and adverbs have irregular forms.

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

The superlative form of bad is baddest.