Post for a Lazy Day

rogersgeorge on December 15th, 2016

I’ve recommended not using adverbs a couple times, and “very” has earned my particular ire. So here’s a list of how not to use “very.” Confession: I got this list off Facebook and don’t know the source, except for the name Do you like English.

I challenge you to come up with more—whenever you write!

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Nellie DeeDecember 15th, 2016 at 5:58 pm

Perhaps I should take a photo or print this list. 😜

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