“Is there anyway to create a clone …”

Adverbs

I saw this at a software-development online forum.

Problem:
The single word “anyway” is incorrect in this sentence.

Explanation:
The question appeared at an online forum for software developers. The forum participant was asking about creating a clone of a Microsoft Excel worksheet using Visual Basic for Applications.

The single word “anyway” is an adverb that means regardless or in any case.

An example of the proper use of the adverb “anyway” is “Even if you do not like it, I am going to Galveston anyway.”

If we replace the adverb “anyway” in what I saw online with the adverb’s definition, then we get “Is there regardless to create a clone …” — clearly showing that the adverb “anyway” does not belong in the forum participant’s sentence (at least not where he put it).

The forum participant was actually asking whether there was a method or way to create a clone. This gives us the solution.

Solution:
“Is there any way to create a clone …”