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Rule "adjective vs. adverb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: adjective vs. adverb
Message: The word "\4" is an adjective and doesn't fit in this context. Did you mean the adverb <suggestion>\4</suggestion>?
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?
ID: ADJECTIVE_ADVERB [23]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)