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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Emphasis, the beginning or end?

Hi, I think Mr. M said something like the emphasis is usually at the end for situations like this but I think when you put words or phrases in the front, your eyes catches it first so emphasis should be there.

From now on, I will study harder.
I will study harder from now on.

Since yesterday, he has been working at it.
He has been working at it since yesterday.

Also, what is the different?

I am sorry for not contacting you early.
I am sorry for not contacting you earlier.
  

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Anonymous Hi, I think Mr. M said something like the emphasis is usually at the end for situations like this but I think when you put words or phrases in the front, your eyes catches it first so emphasis should be there. e.

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  • M said something like the emphasis is usually at the end for situations like this but I think when you put words or phrases in the front, your eyes catches it first so emphasis should be there.
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  • From now on , I will study harder.
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AnonymousHi, I think Mr. M said something like the emphasis is usually at the end for situations like this but I think when you put words or phrases in the front, your eyes catches it first so emphasis should be there. >> that's true, But, the last thing that hits your brain (i.e. the end of the sentence) is what you remember the most.

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