right answer — correct response
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
The response or solution that is correct or accurate for a question, problem, or situation.
Say it like a native
Textbook Kindly provide the response that is factually correct.
Native Just give the right answer.
'The response that is factually correct' is wordy; 'the right answer' is natural.
Pattern: the right answer (to something)
In use
- If you choose the right answer, you will get full marks on the test.study
- In my opinion, there isn't always a single right answer to every problem, especially when it comes to social issues.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ What is the correct answer of question 3?
✓ What's the right answer to question 3?
The answer TO a question, not 'of'.
Common collocations
the right answer— the right answer, the correct answer, the right answer to, get it right
Don't confuse it
'Right answer' focuses on correctness, while 'good answer' may mean a reasonable or thoughtful response, not always correct.