1 unkind. 2 helpful. 3 carefully. 4 Example: Thank you for your kindness. Other grammatical sentences that use kindness with its intended meaning are valid.
A word family contains related forms with different grammatical jobs. A noun may name a quality, an adjective describe it, an adverb show manner and a verb express the action. Prefixes commonly change meaning, while suffixes often help change word class. These are useful clues, but spelling can change and not every possible combination is an English word. The position of a gap helps identify the required form.
Read before and after the gap, decide the meaning, then choose a word class and spelling. A negative meaning may require a prefix as well as a change of class. Learn new words in short natural phrases rather than isolated lists. When a dictionary gives several meanings, choose the one that fits the sentence and check its usage example. Finish by reading the complete sentence to confirm both grammar and meaning.
Use this lesson to move from isolated correct sentences to a connected account. The model combines an accurate form with a clear situation. Compare what is stated directly with what depends on context, and keep the intended time relationship clear.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Complete: 1 taller ___ me. 2 the ___ useful map. Correct: 3 more taller. 4 This plan is good, but that one is ___. Write a comparison of two familiar objects and give a reason.
1 than. 2 most. 3 taller. 4 better. Example: This bag is lighter than that bag, so it is easier to carry. Other sensible comparisons with a clear reason are valid.
Comparative adjectives normally compare two people or things. Short adjectives often take -er, while longer adjectives use more. A superlative places one item above the others in a defined group, using -est or most. Some forms are irregular, including good, better and best. As ... as expresses equality, while not as ... as expresses a difference without a comparative ending. Do not combine more with an -er form.
A comparison needs a clear basis. Saying that a journey is better is less useful than explaining that it is shorter, cheaper or more comfortable. Compare like with like, and keep the group clear when making a superlative claim. A longer word is not necessarily a more suitable word: choose the adjective that expresses the intended quality. Support an important comparison with a specific example or accurate figure.
Use this lesson to move from isolated correct sentences to a connected account. The model combines an accurate form with a clear situation. Compare what is stated directly with what depends on context, and keep the intended time relationship clear.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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An adjective describes a noun or complements a linking verb, while an adverb often modifies an action, another adverb or an adjective.
Many adverbs end in -ly, but some common forms do not: fast can be an adjective or an adverb.
Good is usually an adjective and well is normally the corresponding adverb when describing performance.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Dilan gave a clear explanation and spoke clearly.
Moderate / Add a little
The group worked hard. Hardly means almost not, so it is not the ordinary manner adverb for hard.
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An adjective describes a noun or complements a linking verb, while an adverb often modifies an action, another adverb or an adjective. Many adverbs end in -ly, but some common forms do not: fast can be an adjective or an adverb. Good is usually an adjective and well is normally the corresponding adverb when describing performance. Adverb position depends on its purpose, so manner, frequency and sentence adverbs do not all follow one rule.
Useful description selects details rather than adding a long list of intensifiers. A precise verb can sometimes replace an adjective-adverb combination. Read the whole clause to decide which word is being modified. Linking verbs such as seem and become often need adjectives, not manner adverbs. In descriptive writing, arrange observations in a clear order so that accurate vocabulary supports the reader's understanding.
Use this lesson to move from isolated correct sentences to a connected account. The model combines an accurate form with a clear situation. Compare what is stated directly with what depends on context, and keep the intended time relationship clear.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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