English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
INDEED or IN DEED?
Indeed is used after an adjective or an adverb to emphasise a statement or description:
He was indeed happy.
In deed means in what one does:
He is known for his academic commitment, both in deed and in words (standard).
Task
- Thank you very much __.
- __ he was very angry.
- That shouldn’t only be seen __; .
- That you’re good with words isn’t to say you’re nice as words don’t justify deeds.
GAB
