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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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right vs correct

0Why do we say "This is the 01font00right02font00 answer" but "The answer is 01font00correct02font00"? Why is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context?0-
  

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1font 00Hi,02font 02br 02br 00Why do we say "This is the 01font 00right02font 00 answer" but "The answer is 01font 00correct02font 00"? 02font 02br 02br 01font 00In this context, there is really no difference between your two words. 02font 02br 02br 01font 00Best wishes, Clive02font 0-

— Clive

  • 1font 00Hi,02font 02br 02br 00Why do we say "This is the 01font 00right02font 00 answer" but "The answer is 01font 00correct02font 00"?
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00In this context, there is really no difference between your two words.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00Best wishes, Clive02font 0-
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00Why do we say "This is the 01font00right02font00 answer" but "The answer is 01font00correct02font00"? Why is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context?01font00 You can also s
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isn't that offensive to left handed people.  (I'm easily offended).  And right. 
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Hi,
One the oone hand, yes.
But, on the other hand, no.

Clive
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New2grammarWhy What is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context?
No difference.

This is the right answer.
This is the correct answer.
The answer is right.
The answer is correct.

All are acceptable.

correct is in a slightly higher register. That's al
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when there is no choice or ultimate or absolute we use correct. when there is choice or more than one we use right
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Is , "Sometimes not listening but can answer correct when çalled", correct?

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