Apr 17, 2008 · 'take it seriously' is the correct phrase in BE because seriously is an adverb, while serious is an adjective (and in this case the word describes the actions of the verb take, so we need an …

Dec 31, 2019 · I understand that “seriously” is an adverb. I’m wondering if I’m using the two words “more serious” and the two words “more seriously” correctly in the following sentences: He was much more …

Sep 2, 2022 · The Chinese government takes very seriously concerns of both domestic and global consumers about how to improve product quality and food safety. Source I haven't seen such an …

Apr 13, 2012 · Dear all, I was wondering whether "take seriously" (as the dictionary says) means the same as "take serious". E.g. a) I take my job seriously. b) I take my job (more) serious. Thanks a lot …

Aug 21, 2010 · In Do you seriously mean that?, seriously is, indeed, an adverb of manner, but in my father is seriously ill, it is a synonym of extremely and very, and so an adverb of degree.

Aug 4, 2016 · Dear all. I would like to know which sentence is proper. - You take too seriously what I say. - You take what I say too seriously. Thanks in advance.

Jan 19, 2021 · I was given this sentence by a student after we discussed the use of the word earnest vs earnestly. I know that my student has simply switched the word "seriously" with the word "earnestly" …

Aug 14, 2015 · Greetings, What does " Don't take yourself seriously" mean? Does it mean that : you shouldn't think you and your work and whatever you do are so important. Don't solemnify yourself. or …

Apr 29, 2015 · The same question with “rious” in "seriously". Thanks! I don't know about British schools, but US schools don't teach any of those combinations as diphthongs. * The only diphthongs I learned …

Apr 17, 2008 · How am I taking it? Seriously. Personally. Well. All of these are about how I'm taking it. "Taking it" here means "responding/reacting to it." The adverbs describe how I am taking / …