Adverbs from Adjectives

In most cases, an adverb is formed by adding -ly to an adjective

If the adjective ends in -y, replace the -y with -i and add -ly

If the adjective ends in -able, -ible, or -le, replace the -e with -y.

If the adjective ends in -ic, add -ally. Exception: public ➡️ publicly

Some adverbs have the same form as the adjective: early, fast, hard, high, late, near, straight, wrong

Examples

• It is a fast car. (Adjective)
• He drives very fast. (Adverb)
• This is a hard exercise. (Adjective)
• He works hard. (Adverb)
• We saw many high buildings. (Adjective)
• The bird flew high in the sky. (Adverb)

well is the adverb that corresponds to the adjective good.

Examples

• He is a good student. (Adjective)
• He studies well. (Adverb)
• She is a good pianist. (Adjective)
• She plays the piano well. (Adverb)
• They are good swimmers. (Adjective)
• They swim well. (Adverb)