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“-y,” the “y” changes to “i” before adding “-ly” (happy-happily). Adverbs can
also be formed from nouns by adding suffixes like “-wise” (clock → clockwise)
or “-ward(s)” (home → homeward). However, some adverbs have irregular
forms and do not follow typical patterns, like good → well or fast → fast.
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(b) Complete the following table by forming adverbs from the given words.

No. Type Word Adverb

1. Adjective accurate
apparent
considerate
deliberate
inevitable
successful
fortunate
intelligent
lengthy
dangerous
back
2. Noun North

East
health
finance
side

(i) Choose 10 adverbs you have formed to construct sentences and read them
aloud in the classroom.
(ii) Hold a conversation on any issue using the chosen adverbs.

Exercise 1

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb.
1. Halima is careful. She rides _________________________________.
2. The child is slow. It walks __________________________________.

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