Common Errors Adverbs

Incorrect

1. Actions sometimes speak loudly than the words.

2. I want to know as to why he hit the dog.

3. Call me anything else than a fool.

4. He behaved cowardly before the principal.

5. She ran very fastly.

6. I care a straw for you.

Correct

1. Actions sometimes speak louder than the words.

2. I want to know why he hit the dog.

Note: As to is an unnecessary attachment to why. It should not be used with why.

3. Call me anything else but a fool.

4. He behaved in a cowardly manner before the principal.

5. She ran very fast.

Note: Fastly is a slang usage.

6. I do not care a straw for you.

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