MarioWiki talk:Good writing: Difference between revisions
→"Similar" used as an adverb
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::::do you know what an adverb even is {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 11:44, February 1, 2024 (EST) | ::::do you know what an adverb even is {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 11:44, February 1, 2024 (EST) | ||
::::Anyway, "similar" is primarily an adjective, so "Mega Moles are similar to Monty Moles" is perfectly fine. On the other hand, "Mega Moles walk from side to side, similar to Monty Moles." is not correct; it should be "Mega Moles walk from side to side, '''similarly''' to Monty Moles." Here, you need to modify the verb "walk", so you need to use "similarly", an adverb. Instead, the wiki currently uses "similar" for that purpose a ridiculous amount. {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 12:00, February 1, 2024 (EST) | ::::Anyway, "similar" is primarily an adjective, so "Mega Moles are similar to Monty Moles" is perfectly fine. On the other hand, "Mega Moles walk from side to side, similar to Monty Moles." is not correct; it should be "Mega Moles walk from side to side, '''similarly''' to Monty Moles." Here, you need to modify the verb "walk", so you need to use "similarly", an adverb. Instead, the wiki currently uses "similar" for that purpose a ridiculous amount. {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 12:00, February 1, 2024 (EST) | ||
Similar is an adjective, whereas similarly is an adverb. Similar should be used when comparing two nouns (Susie and Emma are '''similar'''; Susie is '''similar to''' Emma), while similarly should be used when comparing two verbs or adjectives (Susie and Emma '''similarly''' enjoy apples; Susie enjoys apples '''similarly to''' Emma. For adjectives: Susie and Emma are '''similarly''' blonde; Susie is blonde '''similarly to''' Emma). | |||
In the examples listed in the linked search results, I see: | |||
*"Some Remix and Bonus stages have the graphics switch between normal graphics and a filter with white background and black sprites, similar to the Game Boy." The switching is the similarity here and switch is being used as a verb, so it should be similarly. | |||
*"In Yoshi Touch & Go, no concrete plot was revealed, similar to the puzzle games." It's unclear if we're modifying plot or the reveal thereof here. If we're trying to say the simplistic plot is the similarity, plot is a noun, so similar is correct. If we're saying the lack of reveal is the similarity, reveal is a verb, so it should be changed to similarly. I would recommend revising this sentence entirely to clarify what comparison is being made. | |||
*"Unlike the entries directly before, however, Paper Mario: The Origami King has levels that are directly connected rather than being segregated through a level select screen, similar to the first two games in the series." The similarity here is the direct connection, connected is a verb, it should be similarly. | |||
So on so forth. I would agree this is a common enough error to justify a mention. [[Special:Contributions/73.171.104.211|73.171.104.211]] 12:07, February 1, 2024 (EST) | |||
== Yet another misused word == | == Yet another misused word == | ||