MAKALAH

“ADJECTIVE AND ADVERB CONFUSION”

Dosen Pengampu:
R.R. MARDIANA YULIANTI S.S., M.Pd.

KELOMPOK 1
1. Asrof Adrian Syah (221010505575)
2. Della Purnama Sari (221010506320)
3. Muhammad Dinar Firdaus (221010505327)
4. Rangga Budi Syahputra (221010504330)

FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS

PROGRAM STUDI MANAJEMEN

UNIVERSITAS PAMULANG

2023
 LIST
FOREWORD................................................................................................................................ 3
BAB 1.......................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Background................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Formulation of the Problem................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Purpose and Objectives............................................................................................................................................ 5
BAB II......................................................................................................................................... 6
DISCUSSION............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Definition of Adjectives and Adverbs Confusion............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Characteristic................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Formula or Pattern..................................................................................................................................................... 7
BAB III........................................................................................................................................ 9
COVER........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Conclusion................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DAFTAR PUSTAKA.................................................................................................................... 9
 FOREWORD

Praise be to the presence of God Almighty, because of His mercy and grace we can finish
this paper well. And we also thank R.R. MARDIANA YULIANTI S.S., M.Pd. As a lecturer in
English for Management

We try to structure this paper in such a way with the hope that it can help readers
understand English for Management which is the title of our paper, namely "ADJECTIVE
AND ADVERB CONFUSION"

Hopefully this paper can be used as a provision of knowledge to move on to a higher

level of education. We also realize that in the preparation of this paper there are still
shortcomings, so we hope for suggestions and criticism from all readers, especially from
English for Management course lecturers. So that we can improve the quality in the next
presentation.
At then end of my speech, thank you.

South Tangerang, September 2023

Group 1
 BAB 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
Adjective and Adverb Confusion
Understanding the distinction between adjectives and adverbs is essential for effective
communication in the English language. However, many individuals often struggle with
differentiating between these two parts of speech. This confusion can lead to grammatical errors
and misunderstandings in written and spoken English.
Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional
information about the quality, size, color, or shape of the noun they modify. For example, in the
sentence "She wore a beautiful dress," the word "beautiful" is an adjective that describes the
dress. On the other hand, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide
information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. Adverbs often
end in "-ly." For instance, in the sentence "He quickly finished his homework," the word
"quickly" is an adverb that describes how he finished his homework.
The confusion arises when people mistakenly use adjectives instead of adverbs or vice
versa. For instance, saying "I ran quick" instead of "I ran quickly" is an example of adjective and
adverb confusion. Similarly, using "She dances beautifully" instead of "She dances beautiful"
demonstrates this confusion as well.
1.2 Formulation of the Problem
1. Definition about adverb and adjective confusion?
2. What are the characteristics contained in adverb and adjective confusion?
3. What are the formula or pattern?
4. What are the example for adverb and adjective confusion?
1.3 Purpose and Objectives
1. To inform the students about adjective and adverb
2. To knowns different types between adjective and adverb
3. To improve grammatical accuracy and enhance communication skills.
 BAB II

DISCUSSION

2.1 Definition of Adjectives and Adverbs Confusion

An adjective is a word or set of words that modify a noun. It describes and further
identifies the noun. Adjectives often describe color, shape, size, or state, but they can describe
many other attributes, as well. Adjectives can come before a noun. Here are some examples.

● a green curtain
● a huge dog
● tasty tacos

Adjectives can also follow a noun and a be verb. They are still adjectives because they are
modifying the noun.

● The curtain is green.

● That dog is huge.
● These tacos are tasty.

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Adverbs often
explain how, where, when, how much, why, or how often.

● That is a beautifully written book

● The panther moves quickly.
● I can go whenever.
2.2 Characteristic
One of the main causes of confusion between adjectives and adverbs is their similarity in
form. In many cases, adjectives and adverbs have the same root word but differ in their endings.
For example, "quick" is an adjective describing a noun, while "quickly" is the corresponding
adverb describing how an action is performed. This similarity in form can often lead to incorrect
usage and confusion among English learned.

2.3 Formula or Pattern

To determine whether a word should be used as an adjective or an adverb, there are a few
general rules to follow:
1. Adjectives usually come before the noun they modify, while adverbs often come after the verb
they modify. For example:
- Adjective: "She has a beautiful garden."
- Adverb: "She sings beautifully."
2. Adjectives do not change their form, whereas adverbs may have different forms depending on
the context. For example:
- Adjective: "He is a fast runner."
- Adverb: "He runs fast."
3. Adjectives can be intensified using adverbs, but adverbs cannot be intensified further. For
example:
- Adjective: "She is very tall."
- Adverb: "She walks very slowly."
For example:
Let's consider the sentence: "He drives fast." Here, "fast" is an adverb because it describes how
he drives. However, if we modify the sentence to "He has a fast car," now "fast" is an adjective
because it describes the noun "car."
 BAB III

COVER
3.1 Conclusion
Understanding the difference between adjectives and adverbs is crucial for effective and
accurate communication in English. By following the general rules and paying attention to the
context, learners can avoid confusion and use these parts of speech appropriately. Practice and
exposure to various examples will further enhance their comprehension and usage of adjectives
and adverbs in the English language.

DAFTAR PUSTAKA
https://www.niu.edu/writingtutorial/grammar/commonly-confused-words.shtml
http://ibnusyam92.blogspot.com/2015/01/adjective-and-adverb.html
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/adjectives-and-adverbs/