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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Get it right
I have two questions regarding the use of "right".
1. "Let's do it right this time."
"The jury didn't get it right this time."
What is the function of "right" in the above sentences ?
Is it an adverb or an adjective used as a complement ?
2. It seems to me that "get it right" can be used in many ways.
We use expressions like "didn't get the answer right" , "didn't get the equation right" , but what is the meaning of the phrase "get it right" ?
1. "Let's do it right this time."
"The jury didn't get it right this time."
What is the function of "right" in the above sentences ?
Is it an adverb or an adjective used as a complement ?
2. It seems to me that "get it right" can be used in many ways.
We use expressions like "didn't get the answer right" , "didn't get the equation right" , but what is the meaning of the phrase "get it right" ?
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1. In "do it right", "right" seems like an adverb to me: "do it right" = "do it correctly". In "get it right" it seems more like an adjective describing the state that is caused or achieved.
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- In "do it right", "right" seems like an adverb to me: "do it right" = "do it correctly".
- In "get it right" it seems more like an adjective describing the state that is caused or achieved.
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- "get it right" means "make the correct decision", "achieve a correct or favourable outcome".
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1. In "do it right", "right" seems like an adverb to me: "do it right" = "do it correctly". In "get it right" it seems more like an adjective describing the state that is caused or achieved.
2. "get it right" means "make the correct decision", "achieve a correct or favourable outcome".
2. "get it right" means "make the correct decision", "achieve a correct or favourable outcome".
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