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Is very fun English correct?

Dictionary say “fun” can be an adjective so it should be ok to say very fun. But a native speaker say it should be “lots of fun”.

Why is so fun incorrect?

Almost any elementary school teacher will tell you, it’s grammatically incorrect to say “as fun” or “so fun.” In these instances, “as” and “so” are adverbs, and “fun” is a noun, and adverbs never modify nouns. “Fun is a noun.” Beyond that, it sounds stupid.

Why is saying good grammatically incorrect?

Basically, the argument is that “well” is an adverb and “good” is an adjective. If you say “I eat good” it is wrong because you would use the adverb, well, to describe the verb and the adjective, good, to describe a noun.

What does very fun mean?

noun. \ ˈfən \ Essential Meaning of fun. 1 : someone or something that is amusing or enjoyable : an enjoyable experience or person The game was a lot of fun. [=the game was very enjoyable] She’s fun to be with.

Is it so fun or such fun?

Grammatically speaking. the phrase “such fun” is wrong as is “so fun” but both forms are becoming increasingly common so we accept it unquestionably. As for such being used to modify a noun that is not always true.

Is very good wrong?

Wrong is a word which can be used as both noun and adjective. Since very is an intensifier of adjectives and adverbs, very wrong is grammatical and acceptable.

Can I say very well?

Yes, you can. In fact, you can say either very well or very good.

Is it proper English to say I am good?

Summary: I’m good is correct, because am is a linking verb, taking an adjectival predicate, and good is that adjective. I’m good means that one is fine, in good spirits, etc.

Is it OK to say Im doing good?

Therefore, “I’m good,” is a proper response. “I’m well” is also allowed but not for the reasons many think. That response only works if “well” takes on its adjectival form, meaning “in good health” or “good or satisfactory.” Now, if someone asks “How are you doing?” “I’m doing well” is the correct response.

Is it correct to say very good or very fun?

‘very good’ is correct because ‘very’ is describing ‘good’ which is an adjective. ‘very fun’ is incorrect because ‘fun’ is a noun. An adverb cannot describe a noun. They’re both grammatically correct, but the word very is one of the most meaningless words in English.

Is “your English is very good” grammatically correct?

“Your English is very good” is grammatically correct. “Good” is a predicate adjective referring to the noun “English.” “Very” is an adverb modifying “good.”

Is it ‘very fun’ or ‘a lot of fun’?

The word “very” is used to quantify an adjective or an adverb. “Fun” is a noun so “very fun” is not correct. You could use “very funny” or “a lot of fun” depending on the context.Colloquially, though, “very fun” is a common term and we all know what it means.

Is it correct to say you speak English very well?

“You speak English very good” is not correct, because “good” is an adjective modifying the verb “speak.” That’s wrong; you need an adverb in that position: “You speak English very well .” But “You speak very good English” (same words as the previous example, in a different order) is grammatically correct.