ADVERBS

Adverb PP 13-2 An adverb answers these questions: ,[object Object],patiently, boldly, slowly, softly, enthusiastically ,[object Object],recently, later, finally, daily, again, formerly ,[object Object],outside, here, down, forward, up, away ,[object Object],extremely, very, too, rarely, completely, frequently

Adverbs—Modify Verbs PP 13-3 ,[object Object],When businesses knowingly deceive customers, they are violating ethical standards. Do not illegally copy paper or electronic documents.

Adverbs—Modify Adjectives PP 13-4 ,[object Object],The courtesy of greeting others within your own firm is universally acceptable in the United States. In some countries, greetings are very expressive and elaborate. Downsizing is becoming an increasingly popular way for businesses to lower expenses.

Adverbs—Modify Other Adverbs PP 13-5 ,[object Object],We very precisely judged the commute time to our new client’s office. Ruby did extremely well on the ethics section of her real estate exam.

Descriptive Adjectives Before Nouns PP 13-6 ,[object Object],cautious cautiously extreme extremely perfect perfectly skillful skillfully Adjective Adverb

Noun Base Used to Form Adjectives Ending in ly PP 13-7 ,[object Object],brother brotherly neighbor neighborly earth earthly world worldly love lovely Noun Adjective

Adverbs Formed From Adjectives Ending in y PP 13-8 ,[object Object],busy busily easy easily heavy heavily merry merrily Adjective Adverb

Adverbs Formed From Adjectives Ending in ible or able PP 13-9 ,[object Object],forcible forcibly terrible terribly possible possibly Adjective Adverb

Adverbs Formed From Adjectives Ending in ic PP 13-10 ,[object Object],chronic chronically logic logically magic magically scenic scenically Adjective Adverb

Adverbs—Modify Adjectives PP 13-11 The following list includes some adverbs that do not end in ly . again more sometimes almost much soon always near then down now there far nowhere too fast often twice hard once up

Verbs—Both Linking and Action PP 13-14 ,[object Object],[object Object],He hurriedly looked for the contract on his desk. ,[object Object],Things looked bad for Jerome after he lost his job.

Adjectives and Adverbs With the Same Form PP 13-15 Some adverbs and adjectives that have the same form include fast, first, last, early, and right. ,[object Object],Turn left at the first stop sign. ,[object Object],Return Andrew’s phone call first.

One-Syllable Adverbs PP 13-16 ,[object Object],[object Object],fast faster fastest late later latest soon sooner soonest Positive Comparative Superlative

Two-Syllable Adverbs PP 13-17 ,[object Object],[object Object],quickly more quickly (quicker) most quickly (quickest) nearly more nearly most nearly Positive Comparative Superlative

Three-Syllable Adverbs PP 13-18 ,[object Object],[object Object],efficiently more efficiently most efficiently dangerously more dangerously most dangerously Reliably more reliably most reliably Positive Comparative Superlative

Irregular Adverbs PP 13-19 ,[object Object],well better best badly worse worst Positive Comparative Superlative

Absolute Adverbs PP 13-20 Some adverbs do not allow for comparisons no now past basically there here partly sometimes too very annually We feel that we need more telephone lines now . Ethics concerns today are similar to those in the past .

Cautions for Using Not and Never PP 13-21 ,[object Object],[object Object],Some employees do not treat all customers with respect. ,[object Object],Being rude to a customer is never acceptable. ,[object Object]

Cautions for Using Contractions PP 13-22 Use an apostrophe to take the place of the missing letter or letters in such words as aren’t doesn’t can’t isn’t wouldn’t hasn’t don’t He doesn’t anticipate rewriting the code of ethics for several years. She hasn’t missed a day of work this year.

Double Negatives PP 13-23a ,[object Object],I have not seen no evidence of employee theft. Incorrect I have seen no evidence of employee theft. I have not seen any evidence of employee theft. Correct

Double Negatives PP 13-23b continued I couldn’t hardly believe that the computer was missing. Incorrect I could hardly believe that the computer was missing. I could not believe that the computer was missing. Correct I can’t go nowhere until I help these customers. Incorrect I can go nowhere until I help these customers. I cannot go anywhere until I help these customers. Correct

Placement of Only PP 13-24 ,[object Object],Only long-time employees can take vacations during June. Long-time employees can take vacations only during June.

Adverb Clauses PP 13-25a ,[object Object],[object Object]

Adverb Clauses PP 13-25b ,[object Object],continued Although he broke no laws, his actions were still unethical. ,[object Object],Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the meeting begins. We will start the meeting after serving refreshments.

Farther/Further (Adverbs) PP 13-26 ,[object Object],We traveled farther from the airport than we anticipated to find our hotel. ,[object Object],He explained further the reasons for adjusting our work schedules.

Good/Well PP 13-27 ,[object Object],Making ethical choices is often more than being a good person. ,[object Object],The new code of ethics has worked very well during the past year. ,[object Object],Although Anna was not well , she stayed at work long enough to complete writing the payroll checks.

Most/Almost PP 13-28 ,[object Object],[object Object],Almost all of us use our yearly vacation time. ,[object Object],Most new supervisors have trouble with ethical situations. ,[object Object],The speaker answered the question most effectively.

Real/Really PP 13-29a ,[object Object],[object Object],We never knew the real reason for losing the Manila contract.

Real/Really PP 13-29b ,[object Object],[object Object],Cynthia is really supportive of our efforts to improve customer satisfaction. continued

Sometime/Sometimes/Some Time PP 13-30a ,[object Object],Sometime next week we are meeting to revise our customer service policy. ,[object Object],We sometimes waive late payment charges.

Sometime/Sometimes/ Some Time PP 13-30b ,[object Object],The revision of the ethics policy will take some time . continued

Sure/Surely PP 13-31 ,[object Object],They thought a lock on the supply cabinet was the sure solution for reducing theft. ,[object Object],Ellen surely makes an excellent impression on customers.

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