Some words are both adjectives and adverbs. We call them flat adverbs. They don’t add -ly, they stay exactly the same whether they are used as adjectives or adverbs.

To determine whether these words are functioning as adjectives or adverbs, we must remember to determine what the word is describing (a noun or a verb). 

 

There are also some adverbs that are used in some cases with their -ly ending, and used in other cases as flat adverbs in their adjective form (without -ly). These are often used as flat adverbs in common expressions.

 

Examples:

- Sleep tight.

- Take it easy.

- Be quick.

- Drive safe.

- Think different.

- The moon is shining bright

 

In these examples, the adverbs are still describing the verbs, they are simply in their usual adjective form.

 

Let’s practice!
 

Change the following adjectives to adverbs:

1. I _______________ disagree with you. (strong)

 

2. He waved _______________. (cheerful)

 

3. I need you to drive _______________ here. (straight)

 

4. Please close the door _______________. (quiet)

 

5. She did _______________ on her test. (good)

 

6. They won the game _______________. (easy)

 

7. Please don’t drive so _______________. (fast)

 

8. The children played _______________. (noisy)

 

9. They have settled in _______________. (comfortable)

 

10. Do you mind waking up _______________? (early) 

 

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