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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Hi there,

Which one is correct and why?

a) What are people all over doing?

b) What are people doing all over ?



is it option "a" because people all over is the subject?



Am I right or completely wrong?



Thanks in advanced.

Thinking (Spain)
  

Top answer

A little right, a little wrong. A native speaker would accept both as synonymous. In A, 'all over England' modifies 'people'; in B, 'all over England' modifies 'are doing'– but it comes down to the same intent.

— Mister Micawber

  • A little right, a little wrong.
  • A native speaker would accept both as synonymous.
  • In A, 'all over England' modifies 'people'; in B, 'all over England' modifies 'are doing'– but it comes down to the same intent.
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A little right, a little wrong. A native speaker would accept both as synonymous. In A, 'all over England' modifies 'people'; in B, 'all over England' modifies 'are doing'– but it comes down to the same intent.
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Thanks a lot once again Mister Micawber
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