Many adverbs are formed from adjectives and end in -ly. Here are some tips to help you form adverbs and spell them correctly:The majority of adverbs are formed by taking an adjective and adding -ly.
The exact spelling of the adverb will depend upon the spelling of the adjective
The basic rule is that –ly is added to the end of the adjective:
bad -> badly
hopeless -> hopelessly
stupid -> stupidly
If, however, the adjective has two syllables and ends in –y, then you simply replace the final –y with –ily:
crazy -> crazily
happy -> happily
shabby ->shabbily
squeaky – squeakily
If the adjective ends with a consonant followed by –le, simply replace the final –e with –y on its own:
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