Ms. Choksondik: The adjective form is now also acceptable. For example, “The weather outside is shitty.” However, the literal adjective is not appropriate. For example, “My bad diarrhea made ...

Comparative close superlative A word that describes the most of something, for example the biggest, the strongest, the fastest. adjectives close comparative An adjective used to compare two things ...

Many celebrated stylists think so. Crime writer Elmore Leonard, who died last week, observed in his 10 rules of writing that using an adverb was almost always a "mortal sin." William Zinsser, author ...

Mastering adjectives and adverbs is crucial for vivid and engaging writing. Many students struggle with this concept, leading to awkward prose and undermining their credibility. Adjectives describe ...