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by BossingAround
862 days ago
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From [1], "Adjectives modify nouns; adverbs modify verbs, ..." - so though you're right that both sentences are grammatical, I think a lot of styles would have a problem with "a proper written sentence" since what you actually mean to say is "a properly written sentence" (unless you make it clear that you speak of "proper sentences", probably). [1] https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/how_to_us... |
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The way I read it, the choice of "proper written sentence" gives it the flavour of "Proper. Written. Sentence" - as in, with an annoyed emphasis.
As always, you can apply rules to English if you like, but sometimes they are optional.