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Hello everyone,
Is the position of "also" correct in each pf the following sentences?
1. The experts say that there might also be about 500 more blocks, statues and columns down there which still have to be found.
2. The experts say that there also might be about 500 more blocks, statues and columns down there which still have to be found.
3. The experts say that there might be also about 500 more blocks, statues and columns down there which still have to be found.
Regards,
JA
Top answer
"Also" sounds redundant with "more" and "still" to my ear, but ignoring that, number one is the most likely, I guess, with number two a close second. Number three sounds quite odd.
- "Also" sounds redundant with "more" and "still" to my ear, but ignoring that, number one is the most likely, I guess, with number two a close second.
- Number three sounds quite odd.
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"Also" sounds redundant with "more" and "still" to my ear, but ignoring that, number one is the most likely, I guess, with number two a close second. Number three sounds quite odd.
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