Do not confuse adjectival phrases with adverbial phrases. Since due is

Use hyphens with compound adjectives that precede nouns. Compound adjectives are two or more words that act together with the force of a single modifier. The singular form of a measurement is used as an adjective. He used a self-instructional manual to learn typing. The sign said that it would be a one-time-only sale. north-northwest up-to-date fashions a 30-day month a 10-foot ladder But note: The actor was well known. His fashion is up to date.

41. There are several pairs of adverbs and adjectives that speakers often

confuse in ordinary speech. Take care not to confuse them. Almost means ‘very nearly’ or ‘not quite’. Most refers to the greatest number. Almost everyone in class owns a dictionary. You can find it in most grammar books. Already means ‘by this time’ or ‘previously’; it occurs in affirmative statements and in questions. Yet means ‘so far’; it occurs in negative statements and in questions. We’ve already been to Bali three times, but we haven’t seen Garuda Wisnu Kencana yet. Any is used in negative statements and in questions that anticipate negative answers. Some is used in affirmative statements and in questions that anticipate affirmative answers. Do you want any bananas? No, I don’t want any. Do you want some bananas? Yes, I do. Farther and farthest refer to distance or remoteness in space. Further and furthest refer to distance in time, degree, extent, or quantity. Chicago is farther from here than I thought. If you need further assisstance, please ask the officer over there.

42. Much, a little, and less are used for uncountable nouns while many,

a few, and fewer are used for countable nouns. A little and a few stress the presence of something in small quantity, little and few stress the absence of almost all quantity. I have a little money. I have a few friends. I have little money. I have few friends. Good is always an adjective. Well is mostly used as an adverb but sometimes used as an adjective to mean `healthy`. Real and sure are adjectives meaning ‘genuine’ and ‘certain’ respectively. Many native speakers misuse them as adverbs. Do not make their mistakes. Really and very and surely are adverbs meaning ‘extremely’ and ‘undoubtedly’ or ‘certainly’. This bag is made of real leather. I’m really pleased with its quality. Are you sure he’ll be here on time. They surely wouldn’t want to miss the party.

43. In order to avoid confusion, it is usually best to place adverbs as near

as possible to the verbs, adjectives, or adverbs that they modify. Take particular care with almost, ever, even, just, hardly, not, and only. Only he said he loved her. No one else said it He only said he loved her. He said nothing else He said only he loved her. No one else loved her He said he only loved her. Loving her was his sole activity He said he loved only her. He loved no one else

44. Adverbs should not separate verbs from their direct objects.

W: I will meet tomorrow the Chinese delegation. R: I will meet the Chinese delegation tomorrow.