Forming Adverbs (adjective + suffix)

The kitten yawned and stretched ______ before curling up for a nap. Which adverb form of 'lazy' completes the sentence?

• lazily

• lazyly

• laziley

• lazy

Answer explanation

The correct adverb is 'lazily'. When an adjective ends in 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before adding the '-ly' suffix. 'lazyly' and 'laziley' are incorrect spellings, and 'lazy' is an adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Match each adjective to the rule for changing it into an adverb.

• Just add -ly

• loud

• Add -ally

• happy

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add -ly

• basic

• Drop the 'e' and add -ly

• gentle

Answer explanation

Each adjective follows a specific spelling rule to become an adverb: 'happy' becomes 'happily', 'gentle' becomes 'gently', 'basic' becomes 'basically', and 'loud' becomes 'loudly'.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is the correct adverb form of the adjective 'brave'?

• bravely

• bravelly

• bravey

• brave

Answer explanation

The adverb is formed by simply adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'brave'. The other options are misspelled or are the original adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Sort these adjectives into two groups based on how their adverb form is spelled: 'Just Add -ly' or 'Change y to i, then add -ly'.

Groups:

(a) Just Add -ly

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(b) Change y to i, then add -ly

• quiet

• messy

• angry

• sad

• quick

• easy

Answer explanation

This question requires classifying adjectives based on the spelling rule for forming their adverbs. 'Quickly', 'quietly', and 'sadly' just add '-ly'. 'Angrily', 'easily', and 'messily' require changing 'y' to 'i' first.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

The instructions for the model airplane were ______ complicated, so my dad had to help me. Which adverb form of 'unusual' fits best?

• unusually

• unusualy

• unusual

• unusuallly

Answer explanation

The adverb 'unusually' correctly modifies the adjective 'complicated'. It is formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'unusual'. The other options are misspelled or are the original adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

To solve the math problem, you have to think ______. Which word correctly completes the sentence using the adjective 'logical'?

• logically

• logicaly

• logicly

• logic

Answer explanation

For adjectives ending in '-ic', the suffix '-ally' is added to form the adverb. 'logically' is the correct form. The other options are common spelling errors.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Match each adjective to the rule for changing it into an adverb.

• Just add '-ly'

• dramatic

• For adjectives ending in -le, drop the 'e' and add 'y'

• easy

• Add '-ally'

• quick

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-ly'

• gentle

Answer explanation

This question assesses the ability to apply different spelling rules for forming adverbs from adjectives. 'easy' follows the rule 'Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-ly'' to become 'easily'. 'dramatic' follows the rule 'Add '-ally'' to become 'dramatically'. 'gentle' follows the rule for adjectives ending in -le, becoming 'gently'. 'quick' follows the most common rule, 'Just add '-ly'' to become 'quickly'.

My friend whispered the secret ______ so no one else would hear. Which adverb form of 'soft' should be used?

• soften

• softly

• softer

• soft

Answer explanation

The sentence needs an adverb to describe how the friend whispered. 'Softly' is the correct adverb. 'Soften' is a verb, 'softer' is a comparative adjective, and 'soft' is an adjective.

Sort these words into two categories: 'Adjectives' and 'Adverbs'.

Groups:

(a) Adjectives

,

(b) Adverbs

• gracefully

• graceful

• suddenly

• sudden

• nervously

• nervous

Answer explanation

This question tests the ability to distinguish between adjectives and their corresponding adverbs, which are typically formed by adding the '-ly' suffix.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the correct adverb form of the adjective 'happy'?

• happyly

• happily

• happilly

• happy

Answer explanation

When an adjective ends in 'y', you change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-ly' to form the adverb. 'Happily' is the only correctly spelled option.