Common Adverb Mistakes in the Eleven Plus English Exam
Here are some common mistakes with adjectives that children make, along with a solution for each:
1. Problem: Overuse or Redundancy
Example: “The nice, good, big dog.”
Solution: Encourage expanding vocabulary. Use more specific adjectives.
Improved Example: “The friendly, enormous dog.”
2. Problem: Misplacement in a Sentence
Example: “I saw a dog big.”
Solution: Teach correct adjective placement, usually before the noun.
Improved Example: “I saw a big dog.”
3. Problem: Confusing Comparative and Superlative Forms
Example: “She is the tallest of the two sisters.”
Solution: Explain use of comparatives for two things and superlatives for more than two.
Improved Example: “She is the taller of the two sisters.”
4. Problem: Using Adjectives Instead of Adverbs
Example: “She sings beautiful.”
Solution: Teach the difference between adjectives and adverbs.
Improved Example: “She sings beautifully.”
5. Problem: Inappropriate Use of Intensifiers
Example: “This is a very, extremely, incredibly big house.”
Solution: Teach appropriate use of intensifiers.
Improved Example: “This is an incredibly big house.”
For each of these problems, engaging in activities like reading different types of books, interactive language games, and practical grammar exercises can be beneficial. Tailoring these activities to the child’s age and comprehension level will make the learning process more effective and enjoyable.
