Don’t Adverb

Posted on April 2, 2022March 30, 2022 by equipsblog

Don't adverb!
Add  verbs (preferably strong ones.)
But don't ask
how
when
where
why

This is a different take on when you may need to use adverbs. (Even Hemmingway could not totally avoid them.)

Read The Very Shocking Shocking Facts about Adverbs.

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18 thoughts on “Don’t Adverb”

gabychops April 2, 202212:49 am Reply

Thank you, Pat!

Joanna

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1. equipsblog April 2, 20227:27 am Reply
  
  You’re welcome, Joanna.
  
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Audrey Driscoll April 2, 20221:20 am Reply

“Add verbs.” Well said, Pat!

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1. equipsblog April 2, 20227:27 am Reply
  
  Thanks, Audrey. I was immodestly proud of that twist. 😉
  
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Priscilla Bettis April 2, 20228:26 am Reply

Add verbs, cute. The linked article is good, too!

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1. equipsblog April 2, 20228:31 am Reply
  
  Thanks, Priscilla. Glad you liked the linked article
  
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valenciartist April 2, 20228:54 am Reply

I lived with adverbs for thirty years!

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equipsblog April 2, 20229:12 am Reply

I think they have often been maligned, but sometimes they really do not add anything.

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luisa zambrotta April 2, 20229:52 am Reply

So lovely!!!

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equipsblog April 2, 202210:00 am Reply

Thanks, Luisa. Glad you liked it.

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Andrea Stephenson April 2, 202212:45 pm Reply

A great way of making this advice into something fun. I still use them, I tend to care less about the rules as I get older!

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equipsblog April 2, 20222:51 pm Reply

Lol, Andrea
Whatever works for you.

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Monkey's Tale April 2, 20224:20 pm Reply

I will try to add verbs more and unnecessary, quirky, overbearing adverbs less. 😊

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equipsblog April 2, 20224:36 pm Reply

Adverbs do have a selective place. Thanks for commenting.

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JeanMarie April 2, 20224:42 pm Reply

This efficiently written poetic illustrative of a potentially vexing part of speech speaks very well as does the delightfully and well written accompanying article.

Can I stop now?

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1. equipsblog April 2, 20224:44 pm Reply
  
  I don’t want to become Trump where there is no such thing as too much flattery. Thanks for the kind words.
  
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Jewish Young Professional "JYP" April 4, 20229:44 pm Reply

I need to remember this – I am guilty of adverbing!

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equipsblog April 5, 20228:11 am Reply

JYP, there are worse crimes to commit. 😉

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