Friendly describes someone who is kind and welcoming, or behaviour that shows this.
The idea
Place friendly before a noun or after be; use friendly to someone to describe how they are treated.
Examples
- The friendly baker greeted us.
- Our new neighbours are friendly.
- She gave me a friendly smile.
- The guide was friendly to the children.
- A friendly voice answered the phone.
- The dog looks friendly.
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Despite its ending, friendly is an adjective, not usually an adverb. Say in a friendly way to describe an action.
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Choose the best answer. The host welcomes everyone. The host is ___. (friendly / unfriendly)
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friendly
friendly: the host welcomes the guests.
Choose the best answer. The receptionist is friendly ___ visitors. (to / from)
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to
to: this introduces the people receiving the kindness.
Choose the best answer. He gave us a ___ smile. (friendly / friend)
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friendly
friendly: the smile shows warmth.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best answer. The host welcomes everyone. The host is ___. (friendly / unfriendly)
Choose the best answer. The receptionist is friendly ___ visitors. (to / from)
Choose the best answer. He gave us a ___ smile. (friendly / friend)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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