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Noob Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Does it matter where you place the adverb?

An example.

I probably would have to run away.

I would probably have to run away.

Does it matter where you place the adverb (before "would" or after "would")?
  

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It usually appears after the first unit of a verb phrase, but not necessarily. Both of yours are OK and synonymous.

  • It usually appears after the first unit of a verb phrase, but not necessarily.
  • Both of yours are OK and synonymous.
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It usually appears after the first unit of a verb phrase, but not necessarily. Both of yours are OK and synonymous.

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