Common Mistakes : Friendly

Friendly – Adjective

BAD: I look forward to hearing from you. Friendly, Leine

GOOD: I look forward to hearing from you. Yours, Leine

BAD: Although I was a stranger, they treated me very friendly

GOOD: Although I was a stranger, the treatment I received was very friendly

GOOD: Although I was a stranger, they treated me in a very friendly way

Friendly is an adjective (NOT an adverb): ‘Our new neighbours are very friendly.’ She gave me a friendly smile