meaning of temporary

[Foka]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #44 "Speaking: At the Theatre", question 5

Don't worry I'm sure it's only ......... and that he'll soon recover before the next performance.

(a) temperate
(b) temporary
(c) contemporary
(d) temporarily

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #44 "Speaking: At the Theatre", answer 5

Don't worry I'm sure it's only temporary and that he'll soon recover before the next performance.

Correct answer: (b) temporary

Your answer was: incorrect
Don't worry I'm sure it's only contemporary and that he'll soon recover before the next performance.
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why is temporary?

Foka

[Alan]

Hi,

'Temporary' means only lasting for a short time.

A
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[Mejcej]

I would rather say "temporary" means lasting only for a limited period of time.

[Alan]

You say what you like as long as you let me say what I like!

A
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[Geo777]

Hi, Alan

Why can't I say don't worry I'm sure it's only temporarily ?
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[Alan]

Hi Geo,

This is a difference between adjective (temporary) and adverb (temporarily).

Look at these sentences:

At the moment she has a temporary (adjective) job as a clerk until she can find a permanent job.

At the moment she is working temporarily (adverb) as a clerk until she finds permanent job.

Hope that works for you.

Alan
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[Geo777]

Hi, Alan

Thank you for this clear explanation. I've understood my mistake now. By the way, I would like to express my appreciation to you for your wonderful essays.

Best regards.
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