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Vcolts Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
simple vs simply
Ex.
You should think simply.
You should think simple.
Q. Simple isn't and cannot be a flat adverb and, therefore, it should be "think simply," right? Or is it still possible to use "think simple" because think can be used as a linking verb and thus, simple can be used as an adjective (v+ adj)?
You should think simply.
You should think simple.
Q. Simple isn't and cannot be a flat adverb and, therefore, it should be "think simply," right? Or is it still possible to use "think simple" because think can be used as a linking verb and thus, simple can be used as an adjective (v+ adj)?
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"think simple" is acceptable in informal English. It would not be suitable for formal writing, in my opinion. I think it is possible to construe "simple" as either an adverb or adjective.
- "think simple" is acceptable in informal English.
- It would not be suitable for formal writing, in my opinion.
- I think it is possible to construe "simple" as either an adverb or adjective.
- You could argue that it describes either the way of thinking or the ideas that are thought about.
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"think simple" is acceptable in informal English. It would not be suitable for formal writing, in my opinion.
I think it is possible to construe "simple" as either an adverb or adjective. You could argue that it describes either the way of thinking or the ideas that are thought about.
I think it is possible to construe "simple" as either an adverb or adjective. You could argue that it describes either the way of thinking or the ideas that are thought about.
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