Adverb Formation Flashcards
1
Q
How do you create an adverb?
A
Add -mente to the feminine form of the adjective
Example: “Cristina habla rápidamente.”
2
Q
What is the english equivalent of the ending -mente
A
-ly
3
Q
What changes when two or more adverbs ending in -mente are used together?
A
The suffix is dropped on all but the last
Example: “Milagros hablaba clara, rápida y precisamente.”
4
Q
What is the alternate to using adverbs that end with -mente?
A
Use prepositional phrases
Examples:
“por lo general” = generally, in general
“con esperanza” = hopefully, with hope
“sin duda” = doubtless(-ly), without a doubt
