Jake writesreallyterribly.Subject Verb Adverb Adverbterriblymodifies the verb writes
(how the action was done)
reallyfurther modifies the adverb terribly
(not just terribly, but reallyterribly)5.5 When Adjectives Become Adverbs
Most adjectives become adverbs by adding the suffix -ly.
This -ly suffix is a useful indicator to help you identify adverbs.
Even though the majority of adverbs are formed by adding -ly
to an adjective, not all adverbs have this suffix. Some examples
of adverbs that cannot be identified as adverbs by looking at
a suffix are seldom,again,soon,almost,fast, and now.
5.6 When Adverbs Modify Other Adverbs
The meaning of an adverb can be made
stronger by adding a second adverb.In the examples below, the adverbs very and really are used
to modify other adverbs.
Adjectives
careless
bad
skillful
quickAdverbs
carelessly
badly
skillful
ly
quick
lyMaria swimsverywell.Subject Verb AdverbAdverbwellmodifiesswims
(how the action was done)
veryfurther modifies the adverb well
(not just well, but verywell)