If a noun or pronoun is being modified, use an adjective if a verb, adjective, or other adverb is being modified, use an adverb. To decide whether an adjective or adverb should be used, determine the use of the word in the sentence. Common flat adverbs are early, fast, hard, high, and late. An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun, while an adverb helps describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.Īdverb: The deer quickly jumped over the fence.Īdjective: The quick deer jumped over the fence.Īdjectives that do not change form to become an adverb (by adding -ly) are called flat adverbs. She was quite pleased to see her students' writing improve.Īdverbs and adjectives are both used for descriptive purposes. They planned on going to the movies tomorrow. Unfortunately, they arrived late for the meeting. The children enjoy playing outside in the snow. He wanted to finish his homework quickly before swim practice.Įven though she dances oddly, she always has a smile on her face. It was painfully obvious that the boss was not very pleased with his progress. The car stopped abruptly to avoid the deer.

The following sentences include the use of one or more adverbs:

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