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Antonis M. Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Adjective or adverb?

Examples:

1. Come quick.

2. Come quickly.

3. He answered to 3 questions correctly out of 10.

4. He answered to 3 questions correct out of 10.


Which of the following are correct?

I just can't figure out whether to use an adjective or an adverb in some cases. How can I know?

  

Top answer

Antonis M. How can I know? By close inspection.

  • Antonis M.
  • How can I know?
  • By close inspection.
  • An adjective always modifies a noun.
  • An adverb never modifies a noun.
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Antonis M.How can I know?

By close inspection.

An adjective always modifies a noun.
An adverb never modifies a noun. It can modify a verb or adjective.

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