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Rule "Use an adverb or a compound adjective, not an adjective"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Use an adverb or a compound adjective, not an adjective
Message: Make sure that the adjective '\2' is correct. Possibly, it should be an adverb (typically ~ly) that modifies '\3'. Possibly, it should be the first word in a compound adjective (hyphenated adjective). Possibly, it is correct.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.grammar.cl/english/compound-adjectives.htm
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The initial installed software is working.
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The initially installed software is working.
  • It is the chosen written courses or …
ID: ADVERB_OR_HYPHENATED_ADJECTIVE [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)