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Mbouti Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

adverb of position

Hi

Staffs must be gently instructed.
Staffs must gently be instructed.

Are both correct?

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Staff meaning the employees at a particular place normally is used as a singular. Gently is an unusual adverb to use to describe instruction. That said, if you insist on gentle instruction, you could say either Staff must be gently instructed.

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  • Staff meaning the employees at a particular place normally is used as a singular.
  • Gently is an unusual adverb to use to describe instruction.
  • That said, if you insist on gentle instruction, you could say either Staff must be gently instructed.
  • or Staff must be instructed gently.
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Staff meaning the employees at a particular place normally is used as a singular.
Gently is an unusual adverb to use to describe instruction.
That said, if you insist on gentle instruction, you could say either
Staff must be gently instructed.
or
Staff must be instructed gently.
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