Use adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Incorrect: Please drive safe (believe it or not, a sign at our local library — you'd think they'd know better!). Correct: Please drive safely ("safely" is the adverb and modifies "drive" — if you want to include an explanation).
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