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Rule "adjective vs. adverb"

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Description: adjective vs. adverb
Message: The word "\4" is an adjective and doesn't fit in this context. Did you mean the adverb \4?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Tom is real excited.
    Correction suggestion: really
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Under contract to the US Army, AM General developed the M1113 Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV).
  • The biggest issue is its tendency to succumb to unintentional double-clicking.
  • They keep they financial aid.
  • Why aren't we normal like everyone else?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ADJECTIVE_ADVERB [23]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)