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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

A Mr Davies phoned this morning asking for you "personally".

A Mr Davies phoned this morning asking for you personally.

How does the adverb 'personally' change the sentence?

Thanks

PBF
  

Top answer

'Personally' is an adverb of manner and it modifies the non-finite verb (participle) 'asking'.

— 26TMNTJG2PG

  • 'Personally' is an adverb of manner and it modifies the non-finite verb (participle) 'asking'.
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'Personally' is an adverb of manner and it modifies the non-finite verb (participle) 'asking'.
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Thanks for your reply 26TMNTJG2PG but how does 'personally' change the meaning of the sentence?

Thanks again

PBF
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'Personally' simply emphasizes the fact that the caller wants to speak only to the person requested (not a representative, secretary or receptionist).
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Oh I see. Thanks Philip ; )

PBF
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