I Very Like It: The Adverb Mistake Korean English Speakers Make

Fix the "Very" Mistake

Rule: "Very" can go with adjectives (very tall, very tired). It cannot go directly with a verb (NOT: I very like it).

For verbs, use: really, love, or [verb] + very much

Correct these sentences

1. I very like this movie.
2. She very wants a new phone.
3. We very enjoyed the trip.
4. He very misses his family.
5. I very want to sleep.

Sort these — VERY OK or VERY NOT OK?

• very hungry
• very like
• very tired
• very want
• very surprised
• very love

Write your own

Write two true sentences about yourself using "really." Write two true sentences using "very much."