Why We Speak Poorly Instead of Poor

Why We Speak Poorly Instead of Poor

The difference is a simple part of speech form called an adverb. This simple word form is becoming obsolete in both our spoken and written English language.

Tune in to any television show or read any current newspaper and you may quickly pick up on the absence of the illusive “ly” word form.

An adverb is most commonly a modifier of a verb. Like an adjective is to a noun. Adverbs typically answer the question of how, when or where.

A common mistake is that people do not feel good they should feel well. Did James Brown really mean “I feel good”?


How many times do we have to hear “I will go to the store quick” before it rubs you like screeching fingernails across a blackboard.

The English language is the richest language in terms of all of the words we may use to express ourselves. Let us try to use them wisely.