I came here __ to see you.

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I came here ___to see you.

a. particularly b. generally c. especially d. specially

The answer was "specially."
Does it also sound naturally to you if we say "particularly" or "especially" for the underline?[C]

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

particularly and generally don't sound natural at all.
especially and specially both sound natural.

CJ

Intelligent Freak · Answer

If I'm not mistaken Teleostomi, I think you have posted this already in another thread and this had already been answered.

Ciao,

IF [A]

oops! sorry, it wasnt'you..

MIA6
1. What's the difference between "especially" and "specially"?

2. I came here ___to see you. a. particularly b. generally c. especially d. specially I chose a. but i didn't know the reason, i just felt like it sounded right.

3. She is very ____about what she wears and eats. A.popular B.specific C special D particular I chose d. but the answer was b. i think.

Thanks.

Khoff · Answer

To me, "especially" sounds better than "specially."  "Particularly" would be okay too (to my ear) but I would be inclined to say "I came here particularly in order to see you."

Marius Hancu · Answer

KhoffTo me, "especially" sounds better than "specially."

I agree.

Teleostomi · Answer

Thank you for answering it

I didn't know MIA6 was a member here! (I saw his/her post in another forum, and found interesting.)

I came here __ to see you.

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