Grammar Lesson 1

Jul 04, 1984 · Always use bad as an adjective. Therefore, bad is used after a linking verb. Use badly as an adverb. Badly almost always follows an action verb. Route 7 has bad curves. (adjective) Harry’s hair looks bad. (adjective following a linking verb) I feel bad that your candidate lost the election. (adjective following a linking verb) Carrie sings badly. ................
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