There are adverbs that are also adjectives

He runs fast = “Fast” is and adverb.

He is a fast runner = “Fast” is an adjective.

Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of these types of comparisons.

1. One-syllable adverbs = fast, hard, high Add -er to the adverb

• He runs faster than you

2. Two-syllable adverbs = quickly, often, recently Add more before the adverb

• He did the exercise more quickly than me.

3. Irregular adverbs = badly, well, little

• I did badly on the test

Time to practice!

1. Cars go fast but planes go faster (fast).
2. Trains go more slowly (slow) than planes.
3. I won because I played better (well).
4. You need to drive more carefully (careful).

Summary of the class

There are adverbs that are also adjectives.

• She plays hard → Adverb
• She is a hard player → Adjective