0
Why is an adverb modifying the verb correct. However, how is an adjective and must modify a noun. The full infinitive " to correct " form of the verb is actually a gerund used as a noun, which explains why we have to use the adjective " how ".
English Grammar is the basic rules or science of the English Language. A good understanding of basic English Grammar avoids incorrect and inconsistent usage, and is the mark of a fundamental education.
The answer given below is what my Grade 9 English instructor called " muddled thinking " so many, many years ago.
AnswerThere is no simple answer for this... how is used differently than why."How to correct mistakes" all by itself isn't enough though... if you are referring to your own mistakes you would ask something like this:
How can I correct my mistakes? Why should I correct my mistakes?
You would only use "to" if you were referring to someone else.
He was explaining how to correct my mistakes. He was explaining why to correct my mistakes.
... so, if you use them in the same way, then you usually can use the same words with them. It still sounds a little bit awkward to use why there, but it is technically correct.
It would sound better to say something like this:
She was explaining how I could correct my mistakes. She was explaining why I should correct my mistakes.
What else can I help you with?
The opposite of right is the opposite of either left wrong or correct?
left,wrong
What is the opposite of wrong is the opposite of?
I would say the opposite of wrong is either "correct" or "right".
What is the correct spelling of maintanence?
Maintenance. You almost had it right. You just got an a and e in the wrong places.
Check if sentence is grammatically correct-That was wrong.?
"That was wrong" is a grammatically correct sentence.
Is there another word for right from wrong?
moral or immoral correct or incorrect
How does one correct mistakes on Answercom?
it means that you correct something when you get something wrong.
What word if pronuonced right is wrongbut if pronuonced wrong is right?
The word is "wrong". When pronounced correctly, it is "wrong", which means not correct. However, when pronounced wrong, it sounds like "right", which means correct.
The opposite of right is the opposite of either left wrong or correct?
left,wrong
Which word when pronounced right is wrong but if pronounced wrong is right?
The answer is "wrong." Because if you say the word "right," it's incorrect because the answer is "wrong." But if you say the word "wrong," you are correct because the answer is "wrong."
What is the correct answer for correct?
"To correct" means to make something right, or in terms of marking tests, to mark what is wrong. The correct answer means the answer that is right or proper.
Are you always right?
no sometimes were wrong but we try to be right to give you the correct info
How do you say Even when your right your wrong?
The grammatically correct version in American English is "Even when you're right, you're wrong."
Why I don't got it is wrong or right?
It could be wrong because it uses the past participle gotinstead of the infinitive get. But it also could be wrong for using the wrong verb. Two possible correct versions are: I don't get it; and I don't have it.
Wrong is what type of speech?
"Wrong" can be considered an adjective that describes something that is not correct or morally right.
Did your parents live with you correct or wrong?
it is up do you like your parent live with you. if you like it, it is right. if no, it is wrong.
Is the sentence she'd like to keep it as a keepsake from her father correct?
Not wrong, but not right. Better to use "have" instead of 'keep," and remember, contractions are not suitable for writing: She would like to have it as a keepsake from her father.
Is Answers.com ever wrong?
yes of course, This site's answers from from everyday people and experts. Humans are not perfect and we make mistakes. But others work around the clock to find mistakes and correct them to the best of our abilities.
