How to use adverb like "really"

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Dear teacher:I have a question.what's the difference between the following two expression?1 I have really (done...)2 I really have (done....)1 I really have never (done ...)2 I have really never (done...)I don't know which one is correct or both of them are correct.  in addition, what is the usage about the other adverb like "fully", "finally", "terribly" etc? Thank you very much.

Goodman · Accepted Answer

Your examples are not really completely finished.

I want to go back to college to finish my B.S. degree in mechanical engineering next semester. This is casual statement of intent.

I [really] want to go to college to finish my B.S. degree in mechanical engineering next semester. This is a statement with a higher degree of seriousness.

A -I dated Paula before. You don't believe me, do you!

B - No, I don't really believe you. She is so beautiful, why would she date you!

A- I really dated her for a few months. Here are some pictures I took with her.

[Really] is an adverb which modifies the adjacent verb, adjective or another adverb. It accents the tone of a statement or a question.

Anonymous · Answer

I think the question is about word order, the placement of 'really' in a sentence. Could you pls clarify if 'really' can be placed in both positions; 'really have' and 'have really'? Ta

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