Adverb groups

When two or more adverbs are describing the same process, we generally join them using either a comma or the word 'and'.

How are the adverbs connected in this snippet?

"You don’t have to," I answered instinctively, casually.

WonderR.J. PalacioSource

The snippet uses a comma.

Here are a couple of worked example rewrites, one with a comma and one using 'and':

"You don't have to," I answered immediately, luckily.

"You don't have to," I answered quietly and precisely.

Here's a list of adverbs for inspiration/reference

Your turn

Write your own variation, separating the adverbs with a comma.

Your turn

Write another variation, but this time separate the adverbs with 'and'.

Like what you see?

You’re not logged in!

If you want to save your writing, login and either assign this lesson to yourself or access it via your class.