Using adverbs correctly is correct

Most people know that an adverb describes how a verb is done, yet they have a difficult time actually using adverbs correctly.   Here's a little help...

Rule: Use adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs

Wrong: Sarah played her part perfect. 

Right:  Sarah played her part perfectly. [The adverb perfectly modifies the verb played.]

Wrong: The plane departs at a reasonable early hour. 

Right: The plane departs at a reasonably early hour. [The adverb reasonably modifies the verb early.]

Wrong: The Broncos played real good during the first quarter. 

Right:  The Broncos played very well during the first quarter.  (How did you think the Broncos did?)

Wrong: How are you doing? Good! 

Right: How are you doing? Well! (Yeah, you'll sound like a smarty-pants, but you'll be correct.)

 

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