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Hanuman_2000 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

All - adverb placement

Sir,

We all were dancing.

We were all dancing.

Is there any difference in meaning of the two sentences?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

No substantial difference. Adverbs have variable positions. Your second sentence is the standard position (after the first element of a verb phrase), but other positions are possible (depending on the specific adverb) for purposes of focus or emphasis.

— Mister Micawber

  • No substantial difference.
  • Adverbs have variable positions.
  • Your second sentence is the standard position (after the first element of a verb phrase), but other positions are possible (depending on the specific adverb) for purposes of focus or emphasis.
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No substantial difference. Adverbs have variable positions. Your second sentence is the standard position (after the first element of a verb phrase), but other positions are possible (depending on the specific adverb) for purposes of focus or emphasis.
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