Adding ly adverbs

Powerpoint on Adverbs

1. Adding ‘ly’ to words
‘ly’ is a suffix- added to the ends of
words.
L.O. Use the ‘change y to I’ rule for
spelling.

2. Some quick practise!
soft
quick
safe
rude
nice
sweet
strong
sad
brave
kind

3. The adjective (describing
word) becomes an adverb
(tells you more about the verb)
e.g.
The tortoise walked very
slowly.

4. Most adjectives add ‘ly’ to
make an adverb.
If the adjective ends in ‘y’ change the ‘y’
to ‘I’ before adding ‘ly’
Examples.
Secret + ly = secretly
Sleepy + ly = sleepily.

5. Try these!
usual
angry
weary
easy
happy
careful
Choose one of these and put it in a
sentence.
IMPRESS ME!

6. Sentences…
We _____ boarded the bus after our long flight.
Dad _______ placed the glasses in the box.
She rang the police ________ after the accident.
I _______ carried all the shopping up the flight of stairs.
The rain fell ______ all through the night.

7. Sentences…
We _____ boarded the bus after our long flight.
Dad _______ placed the glasses in the box.
She rang the police ________ after the accident.
I _______ carried all the shopping up the flight of stairs.
The rain fell ______ all through the night.