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Jeff_999 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Another Multiple Choice Question
Springwater is---clean, since it has been filtered through permeable rocks, but all spring water contains some dissolved minerals.
A, generally fair
B, generally fairly
C, in general fair
D, general and fair
The answer is B. This time I really don't get it.
'Fair' can be used an adverb, right? and What's wrong with 'in general'? While 'generally' is working here, why 'in general' ain't? Is that mean 'fair' should be replaced by 'fairly' in choice C?
So, what's difference between 'fair' and 'fairly'?
A, generally fair
B, generally fairly
C, in general fair
D, general and fair
The answer is B. This time I really don't get it.
'Fair' can be used an adverb, right? and What's wrong with 'in general'? While 'generally' is working here, why 'in general' ain't? Is that mean 'fair' should be replaced by 'fairly' in choice C?
So, what's difference between 'fair' and 'fairly'?
Top answer
"fair" is an adjective; "fairly" is an adverb. To modify an adjective ("clean") an adverb is required, not an adjective. The only choice which would place an adverb in front of the adjective "clean" is choice B.
- "fair" is an adjective; "fairly" is an adverb.
- To modify an adjective ("clean") an adverb is required, not an adjective.
- The only choice which would place an adverb in front of the adjective "clean" is choice B.
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"fair" is an adjective; "fairly" is an adverb. To modify an adjective ("clean") an adverb is required, not an adjective. The only choice which would place an adverb in front of the adjective "clean" is choice B.
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As far as I know, 'fair' can be used as an adverb too. For example, 'You must play fair.' 'Fair' here means 'in a proper or legal manner'.
But I suppose 'fair' cannot means rather, or distinctly which 'fairly' means. So 'fair' cannot replace 'fairly' here.
hehe Do I get it right? Thank you CJ. You reminded me of that.
But I suppose 'fair' cannot means rather, or distinctly which 'fairly' means. So 'fair' cannot replace 'fairly' here.
hehe Do I get it right? Thank you CJ. You reminded me of that.
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Thank you Mod. I got it now. You people are so nice. 
So, if we change 'fair' in choice C to 'fairly', C willl be correct t
So, if we change 'fair' in choice C to 'fairly', C willl be correct t
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