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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Sternly

Can I say,

The pupils cleaned the classroom sternly.
  

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No,'sternly' is an inappropriate adverb. Perhaps: The pupils cleaned the classroom rigorously.

  • No,'sternly' is an inappropriate adverb.
  • Perhaps: The pupils cleaned the classroom rigorously.
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No,'sternly' is an inappropriate adverb. Perhaps:

The pupils cleaned the classroom rigorously.
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