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Ritinha Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Is the word "always" in the right place?

Is the word "always" in the right place?

1) The internal processes must be always prioritised OR The internal processes must always be prioritised.

2) The manager advised that inspectors must keep the internal audit always updated.

Thanks,
Ritinha
  

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I would say: 1) The internal processes must always be prioritised. 2) The manager advised that inspectors must always keep the internal audit updated. ) MrP

— MrPedantic

  • I would say: 1) The internal processes must always be prioritised.
  • 2) The manager advised that inspectors must always keep the internal audit updated.
  • ) MrP
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I would say:

1) The internal processes must always be prioritised.

2) The manager advised that inspectors must always keep the internal audit updated.

(Your original #2 is grammatically correct, but sounds a little stiff.)

MrP
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Thanks again MrPedantic.

You are a starEmotion: smile

Ritinha
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If the verb phrase begins with a modal or auxiliary verb, "always" normally occurs right after it.

I am always running into things!
You must always check twice.
They will always be there to help.
We could always try something else.
They have always been very kind to us.

If the verb phrase begins with the main verb --

If the main verb is a form of
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Great help. Thanks CaliJim.

Ritinha
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