Are you accustomed to flat adverbs?
Many widespread expressions comprise these.
Native English audio system use them continually however may not know what grammar consultants name them.
In the present day you’ll find out how and when to make use of flat adverbs.
Play honest
Lindsay asks Aubrey if she is aware of anybody who doesn’t play honest.
Aubrey responds that she performs pickleball with somebody who’s infamous for making poor calls.
Lindsay had an identical expertise enjoying tennis when she was youthful.
Saying “play honest” is an instance of utilizing a flat adverb.
Typically these are right grammatically and generally they aren’t.
In a earlier episode they particularly taught about flat adverbs.
In the present day, you’ll be taught phrases that use these adverbs.
Adverbs for excellent conversations
To refresh your reminiscence, a flat adverb is an adverb that has the identical kind because the corresponding adjective.
It doesn’t require including “-ly” to perform as an adverb.
- Drive secure
- Run quick
- Play terrible
- Eat sluggish
In the present day you’ll be taught phrases with flat adverbs and the way to them in sentences.
Flat adverbs are also called easy adverbs or naked adverbs.
#1: Play honest
This implies to watch rules of justice or to inform somebody to keep away from dishonest.
You should utilize this additionally to say to be moral in enterprise dealings.
Instance:
- That competitor isn’t enjoying honest. They’re utilizing extraordinarily underhanded strategies.
#2: Gown sensible
This implies to put on clear, neat, and applicable clothes that’s well-fitting and trendy.
It might additionally imply to decorate in a approach that conveys professionalism and respect.
Additionally, you will hear the phrase “sensible informal” which is a costume code that refers to dressing up that’s each formal but additionally informal.
Instance:
- I at all times attempt to costume sensible for interviews.
#3: Work exhausting
This refers to being engaged in earnest and energetic work.
You might also hear the phrase ‘work smarter, not more durable’ which suggests to be strategic along with your work.
This suggests a aim of being environment friendly and proficient to create output.
Instance:
- I’m a agency believer that anybody who works exhausting can attain their targets.
#4: Goal excessive
This implies to be bold.
You should utilize this to encourage somebody to be higher at one thing or set the next aim.
Examples:
- You might want to purpose excessive if you wish to achieve success.
- Their daughter is simply making use of to ivy league faculties as a result of they need her to purpose excessive.
Roleplay
Here’s a fast roleplay utilizing the vocabulary and grammar suggestions shared by Lindsay and Aubrey in right now’s episode.
It will higher allow you to perceive the way to use these in an English dialog correctly.
On this state of affairs, Aubrey and Lindsay are prepping for a workforce presentation.
Aubrey: I must buy groceries. I need to costume sensible and I don’t have something.
Lindsay: We’ve been working so exhausting on this presentation. I’m assured it’ll go effectively.
Aubrey: I agree! We have to purpose excessive if we’re going to impress the board.
Lindsay: Completely. And we should be prepared for some loopy questions. They don’t at all times play honest!
Takeaway
Many flat adverbs utilized by natives ought to be averted at work after we need to sound extra polished.
Nevertheless, these phrases are excellent for each enterprise English and every day conversations.
Pay attention to the phrases shared in right now’s episode and ensure to make use of it in your subsequent dialog.
It will allow you to categorical your self significantly better and allow you to construct stronger connections and get your concepts throughout.
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For particulars about flat adverbs, don’t miss AEE 2382: Drive Protected or Drive Safely? When to Use Flat Adverbs in English.
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