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

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Description: Use an adverb or a compound adjective, not an adjective
Message: Make sure that the adjective '\6' is correct. Possibly, it should be an adverb (typically ~ly) that modifies '\7'. 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:
  • Barbecue Chicken Sandwich is one of the most frequent ordered dishes.
  • ... and thus being one of the most unusual complicated rules I have tried to make is not easy.
  • Siu Yoke is one of the most well loved and frequent ordered meals in our restaurant.
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Barbecue Chicken Sandwich is one of the most frequently ordered dishes.
  • It is one of the most commonly used compressed gases for pneumatic (pressurized gas) systems in portable pressure tools.
  • It is the chosen written courses or …
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ID: ADVERB_OR_HYPHENATED_ADJECTIVE [4]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-17 22:33:07 +0200)