Some Common Grammar Errors #2

Finished reading the grammar book.

ADJECTIVESADVERBS
EasyEasily
GoodWell
QuickQuickly
SlowSlowly
RealReally
A predicate adjective is in the part of the sentence after the verb (predicate):
WRONGCORRECT
I feel badly.I feel bad.
DUE must be a predicate adjective.
WRONGCORRECT
We were late due to the tire failure.We were late because of the tire failure.
OR Our lateness was due to the tire failure.
PRIOR TO – Prior must also be a predicate adjective.
The letter came prior to the box.The letter came before the box.
OR The arrival of the letter was prior to the box.
SENSORY VERBS
Sensory verbs (“look,” “taste,” “smell,” “feel,” “appear”) oftentimes can be either an adjective or an adverb.

WRONGCORRECT
She looked differently when she returned.She looked different when she returned.
LINKING VERBS do not refer to something the subject does or experiences, but link the subject to other words, e.g. “to be,” “seem,” “became,” “turned,” “grew,” “proved.”
She became strong and quiet.
Harry proved steady and consistent.
-OTHER ERRORS-
WRONGCORRECT
This is the reason why I am reading.This is the reason that I am reading.
What did you paint the house red for?Why did you paint the house red?
Where is the dog at?Where is the dog?
I was angry at my sister.I was angry with my sister.
He is not as tall as his dad.He is not so tall as his dad.
OR He is as tall as his dad.

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