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How do we create an adverb from an adjective that ends in -le? For example: gentle
Take away the "e" and change it to y
gentle --> gently
How do I emphasis (make stronger) this sentence?
I am too friendly.
I am much too friendly.
Correct this sentence:
Let's go to sleep lately.
Let's go to sleep late.
What type of verbs do we use adjectives with instead of adverbs? Give an example.
Sense/feeling verbs.
Example: You look sad.
Correct this sentence:
My friend studies good.
My friend studies well.
What is the difference between these two sentences?
1. The cat is 5 years old.
2. This is a 5-year-old cat.
The second sentence uses a noun modifier, so we must include the hyphens.
Which set of adjectives can we put a comma between? Why?
1. many small dogs
2. cute friendly dogs
cute, friendly dogs
because we can put an "and" between the adjectives
Where is "enough" placed in a sentence? (2 answers)
1. Before nouns
2. After adjectives and adverbs
Change this sentence to indicate a problem.
I am very tired to take the test.
I am too tired to take the test.
What is wrong with these noun modifiers?
hams sandwich
wheelschair
noun modifiers are always singular
Correct this sentence:
The cat ran fastly to the mailbox.
The cat ran fast to the mailbox.
Change this sentence to make it neutral:
She is too smart, so she will definitely beat me!
She is very smart, so she will definitely beat me!
Change this sentence from neutral to negative:
I have a lot of friends.
I have too many friends.
Correct this sentence:
My mom always works hardly.
My mom always works hard.
Create any sentence that includes a noun modifier.
Answers will vary.