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Building Adverbs: The -ly Rules

Most adverbs are built from adjectives — but the rules for adding -ly are trickier than they look! This printable worksheet for Grades 3–4 teaches the four formation patterns, including silent-e drops, -y→-ily changes, and the irregular exceptions every student needs to know.

Key Concepts

Write the adverb form of each adjective. Follow the -ly rules.

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