Adverb Formation Rules and Examples

This video tutorial covers spelling rules for irregular adverbs. It explains how regular adverbs are formed by adding 'ly' to adjectives and details specific rules for adjectives ending in 'Y', 'BLE', 'IBLE', and 'IC'. The video also discusses adverbs of frequency and irregular adverbs that do not change form. Key examples and exceptions are provided to illustrate these rules.

What is the main focus of irregular adverbs?

• They are always formed by adding 'ly'.

• They do not follow normal spelling rules.

• They describe nouns.

• They follow regular spelling rules.

How are regular adverbs typically formed?

• By removing the last letter of a noun.

• By changing 'y' to 'i'.

• By adding 'ly' to an adjective.

• By adding 'ing' to a verb.

Which of the following is a regular adverb?

• Hard

• Fast

• Quickly

• Late

What change occurs when forming adverbs from adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Double the 'y' and add 'ly'.

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ly'.

• Remove the 'y' and add 'ed'.

• Add 'ing' to the end.

What is the first step in forming an adverb from an adjective ending in 'y'?

• Add 'ly' directly.

• Change 'y' to 'i'.

• Remove 'y'.

• Double the 'y'.

What is the correct adverb form of 'angry'?

• Angrily

• Angrily

• Angryly

• Angrily

How do you form adverbs from adjectives ending in 'ble' or 'ible'?

• Remove 'ble' and add 'ly'.

• Add 'ing' to the end.

• Change 'e' to 'y'.

• Add 'ly' directly.

What happens to the 'e' in adjectives ending with 'ble' when forming adverbs?

• It is removed.

• It is doubled.

• It remains unchanged.

• It changes to 'y'.

What is the adverb form of 'probable'?

• Probably

• Probabily

• Probablely

• Probablly

What is the rule for forming adverbs from adjectives ending in 'ic'?

• Add 'ally' to the end.

• Change 'ic' to 'ical'.

• Remove 'ic' and add 'ly'.

• Add 'ly' directly.