Many words can be confused with other words (or even with non-words!). For example, when do you use bad or badly? Continually or continuously? See if you know the correct word in the sentences below!1. “Bad” or “badly”?Martha felt bad for the injured bird.Bullying makes people feel badly about themselves.both are correct2. “Continually” or “continuously”?Traffic moved continuously along the busy street.While learning to skate, Jordan fell down continually.both are correct3. “Fewer” or “less”?Fewer people are getting married nowadays.I got less presents for my birthday than my brother did.both are correct4. “Farther” or “further”?How much farther to Edmonton?Do you have any further questions?both are correct5. “Irregardless” and “regardless” are often confused. Which of the following is correct?"Irregardless" is an adverb meaning "in spite of.""Regardless" is an adverb meaning "anyway" or "nonetheless."both are correct6. “Seldom” or “seldomly”?We seldom go to parties during the week.The man next door seldomly rakes his lawn.both are correct
