Correct the following sentences and state your reasons for doing so: (a) The boys ran fastly. (b) He can be never a poet. (c) Mahi is too clever. (d) The drivers drive often rashly. (e) I never am late. (f) He does patiently his work. (g) The mango tastes sourly.
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Answer:
(a) The boys ran fastly.
Correction: The boys ran fast.
Reason: "Fastly" is not a correct word. The correct adverb form of "fast" is "fast."
(b) He can be never a poet.
Correction: He can never be a poet.
Reason: The correct word order should be "can never be."
(c) Mahi is too clever.
Correction: Mahi is very clever.
Reason: "Too" can sometimes imply an excess, which may not be the intended meaning. "Very" is a more neutral term to indicate a high level of cleverness.
(d) The drivers drive often rashly.
Correction: The drivers often drive rashly.
Reason: The word order was rearranged for clarity and proper structure.
(e) I never am late.
Correction: I am never late.
Reason: In this case, the word "never" should come before the verb "am."
(f) He does patiently his work.
Correction: He patiently does his work.
Reason: Adverbs usually come after the auxiliary verb ("does" in this case) or before the main verb ("patiently" in this case).
(g) The mango tastes sourly.
Correction: The mango tastes sour.
Reason: "Sourly" is not the correct adverb form in this context. "Sour" is the correct adjective to describe the taste of the mango.
These corrections improve the grammar, word usage, and overall readability of the sentences