Right can mean correct or suitable.
The idea
Use right before a noun or after be. Say right for to name what something suits.
Examples
- Your answer is right.
- This is the right size for the table.
- They picked the right day for a picnic.
- The number on the form is right.
- A quiet room is right for this meeting.
- We found the right address at last.
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In these contexts right means correct or suitable, not the direction opposite left.
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Choose the best answer. The result is correct; it is ___. (right / dirty)
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right
right describes the correct result.
Choose the best answer. These are the ___ shoes for walking. (right / thirsty)
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right
right describes the suitable shoes.
Choose the best answer. This place is right ___ a concert. (for / under)
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for
for introduces the purpose that the place suits.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best answer. The result is correct; it is ___. (right / dirty)
Choose the best answer. These are the ___ shoes for walking. (right / thirsty)
Choose the best answer. This place is right ___ a concert. (for / under)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a suitable place for a meeting.