The Basics
Adjectives describe
nouns (as in things or people)
What is the adverb of this adjective?
good
well
Give an example sentence for the correct use of
an adjective
Klaus set off the fatal IED (improvised explosive device).
Dave held on to his light hat in the strong ocean breeze.
Adverbs describe...(4x)
verbs, adjectives, other adverbs and sentences
What are the adverb forms of these adjectives?
fast
hard
fast
hard
Give an example sentence for the correct use of
an adverb describing a verb
The recce soldier carefully searched the building for insurgents.
We quietly followed him.
The typical way to form an adverb is to add ... to ...
What is the adverb of this adjective?
different
differently
Give an example sentence for the correct use of
an adverb describing another adverb
I reacted absolutely critically when my colleague suggested we do teamwork.
The troops marched relatively fast.
True or false? Adverbs describe all verbs.
false: Adverbs describe verbs BUT there are exceptions because some verbs are described differently. (SEE ANOTHER QUESTION !!!)
What is the adverb of this adjective?
difficult
with difficulty
Give an example sentence for the correct use of
an adverb describing a sentence
Thankfully, this exercise will be over at one time!
Fortunately, we do not need any flashlights. We have our night vision goggles.
Which verbs are described by adjectives instead of an adverb? (2 kinds)
verbs of the senses (to look (aussehen), to smell, to taste, to feel, to sound)
and static verbs (e.g. to be, to stay to remain)
What is the adverb of this adjective?
friendly
in a friendly way/fashion/manner
Give an example sentence for the correct use of
an adverb describing the verb "sound"
TRICK !!!!!!
This is a trick because "sound" is a verb of the senses and so you cannot use it with an adverb.
"Sound" goes with an adjective: The enemy troops sounded close.