Forming Adverbs from Adjectives

This video tutorial explores the suffix 'ly', explaining how it transforms adjectives into adverbs. It covers spelling rules for adding 'ly' to root words, including exceptions and examples. The video includes activities for converting adjectives to adverbs and spelling practice to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of the suffix 'ly' when added to an adjective?

• To form an adverb

• To form a verb

• To form a conjunction

• To form a noun

Which of the following words can have 'ly' added without changing its spelling?

• Gentle

• Basic

• Happy

• Perfect

If a root word ends in 'y' and has more than one syllable, what change is made before adding 'ly'?

• Add 'ally'

• Remove 'y'

• Add 'ly' directly

• Change 'y' to 'i'

What happens to a root word ending in 'le' when 'ly' is added?

• Remove 'le'

• Add 'ly' directly

• Replace 'le' with 'ly'

• Change 'le' to 'li'

For root words ending in 'ic', which suffix is added?

• 'ally'

• 'ily'

• 'ly'

• 'ely'

What is the correct adverb form of 'true'?

• Truely

• Truly

• Truefully

• Truely

What should you do if a spelling doesn't look right?

• Put a line through it and try again

• Check a dictionary

• Ignore it

• Ask a friend

Which rule applies to the word 'original' to form 'originally'?

• Add 'ally'

• Change 'l' to 'ly'

• Just add 'ly'

• Change 'i' to 'y'

How do you form the adverb from 'dramatic'?

• Add 'ly'

• Add 'ally'

• Change 'c' to 'k'

• Remove 'ic'

What is the adverb form of 'believable'?

• Believabily

• Believly

• Believably

• Believabally