Change the “y” to “i” before adding
“ly”
For words ending in “y” change the “y” to “i” before adding “ly” to make the adverb.
example:
heavy i + ly =
heavily
It rained
for days.
Add “ly” to these words to make adverbs then use each word in a sentence
happy
lazy
angry
easy
busy
Write the above words in alphabetical order and then write the list again,
showing their syllables.
an/gi/ly
Add “ly” to make more adverbs and list some actions they might describe.
cosy + ly
tidy + ly
cheeky + ly
clumsy + ly
greedy + ly
jolly + ly
messy + ly
naughty + ly
sleepy + ly
pretty + ly
hearty + ly
rowdy + ly
sneaky + ly
Here are some action words to get you started.
Match them to the “ly” adverbs then think of
some more.
stumbled
wrote
untidy + ly
weary + ly
painted
laughed
ate
slept
sighed
yawned
Studyladder
smiled
played
replied
behaved