Truly, Madly

Words ending in -ly are often adverbs, but it’s a dangerous rule to follow: see if you can do better.

Introduction

Adverbs (words that indicate in what manner something was done) often end with -ly, e.g. slowly, neatly, surreptitiously. However, the ending -ly is not an infallible guide to spotting adverbs. Use each of the words below in a sentence, and say what part of speech it is (e.g. adverb, adjective, noun etc.).

1. Stately. 2. Firmly. 3. Ugly. 4. Hourly. 5. Sly. 6. Reply. 7. Ally. 8. Comply. 9. Soldierly. 10. Ghostly. 11. Lowly. 12. Rarely.

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