New2grammar  +  317886 Sun, 21 Jan 07 06:54 AM Why do we say "This is the right answer" but "The answer is correct"? Why is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context? New2grammar Joined on Tue, Nov 21 2006 Veteran Member 7,676 Who wants to go sailing around the world with me? Difference Between

	Clive  +  317889 Sun, 21 Jan 07 06:59 AM Hi, Why do we say "This is the right answer" but "The answer is correct"? Why is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context? You can also say 'The answer is right' and 'This is the correct answer'. In this context, there is really no difference between your two words. The grammar in your first sentence suggests that there is only one correct/right answer, but the grammar in your second sentence leaves open the possibility that there may be more than one right/correct answer. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,650 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Grammar, Difference Between

	Clive  +  668373 Mon, 09 Feb 09 09:03 PM Hi, One the oone hand, yes. But, on the other hand, no. Clive Clive

	CalifJim  +  668376 Mon, 09 Feb 09 09:06 PM New2grammar “Why What is the difference between 'correct' and 'right' in this context?” No difference. This is the right answer. This is the correct answer. The answer is right. The answer is correct. All are acceptable. correct is in a slightly higher register.  That's all. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,447 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Difference Between, Context