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Old 05-Oct-2007, 16:22
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Default Re: Adjectives That Look Like Adverbs

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Originally Posted by Merlosa View Post
Hello,

I'm new here and have just being browsing around. I already have a question. After looking at the section, 'Adjectives That look Like Adverbs' I'm wondering if you could explain further how we can identify that they are not adverbs, as they end in 'ly'?

Thanks for any advice
Additionally,

Some words have the same form whether used as adjectives or adverbs:

He is a fast driver.- adjective. It modifies the noun driver

He drives fast. - adverb. It modifies the verb drives.

He is a hard worker - adjective

He works hard. - adverb

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