Form most adverbs of manner by adding -ly to the adjective, as in careful becomes carefully, to describe how an action is done. Some adjectives ending in -y change to -ily, as in happy becomes happily, and good has the irregular adverb well, never goodly.
Grammar Rule
Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done and are usually formed by adding -ly to the adjective, with some spelling changes and irregular forms.
Adverbs of Manner: Rules and Examples
| Adjective | Adverb | Example |
|---|---|---|
| beautiful / careful / quick | + ly | She sings beautifully. He drives carefully. They finished the test quickly. |
| happy (-y → -ily) | happily | The children laughed happily. |
| good (irregular) | well | My brother plays football well. |
Remember: good is an adjective, but its adverb is well, never goodly.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below forming the correct adverb of manner. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Adverbs of Manner – Formation (-ly) and Position in Sentence
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you usually form an adverb of manner?
Add -ly to the adjective, as in careful becomes carefully or quick becomes quickly.
What happens to adjectives ending in -y?
Adjectives ending in -y change the y to i before adding -ly, as in happy becomes happily.
What is the adverb form of good?
The adverb form of good is well, an irregular form, never goodly, as in my brother plays football well.
What do adverbs of manner describe?
Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done, as in she sings beautifully or he drives carefully.