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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Locations of adverbial phrase ?

Please look at this sentence.
"You may return for full credit any merchandise with which you are not satisfied."

I've learned the locations where an adverb can move in a sentence is different from those of "adverbial phrase".
Through this time, I'd like to get a confirmation on the locations of adverbial phrase in a sentence.

(1) For full credit You may return any merchandise with which you are not satisfied.(okay)
(2) You may return any merchandise with which you're not satisfied for full credit(okay)
(3) You for full credit may return any merchandise with which you're not satisfied.(okay?)
(4) You may for full credit return any merchandise with which you're not satisfied.(okay?)
(5) You many return any merchandise for full credit with which you're not satisfied(okay?)

Thank you for your teachings in advance.
  

Top answer

1. Not terrible, but not ideal. 2.

— RandomGuy

  • 1.
  • Not terrible, but not ideal.
  • 2.
  • Same as above.
  • 3.
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1. Not terrible, but not ideal.
2. Same as above.
3. No!
4. Not good.
5. No!

The original, You may return for full credit any merchandise with which you are not satisfied, is by far the best.
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Thank you for your answer. I want to know more. Since there is "may" as a modal, I have to put this adverbial phrase after "may". If there is no modal or auxiliary verb, I can put it after the subject.Doesn't it right ? Thank you for your answer in advance.
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I don’t think the modal plays any part in determining the position of the phrase. I’m afraid I don’t fully understand your question. Can you put it into different words and perhaps provide some examples?
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Please see this sentence.

" A delay in construction due to adverse weather conditions has put the entire project behind schedule."

"due to adverse weather conditions" is an adverbial phrase, but it is between a subject and "has".
So, I thought I could put an adverbial phrase(a preposition phrase)after a subject. It is a little difficult for me to know where an adverbi
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When you are trying to decide where to place a modifier in your sentence, just ask yourself which placement makes the sentence read the most smoothly and clearly. In other words, rely on your own common sense. I’ll use a few of your sentences as examples.

1. You for full credit may return any merchandise with which you're not satisfied.
2. You many return any merchand
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Son JamesA delay in construction due to adverse weather conditions has put the entire project behind schedule."
You can also write: Due to adverse weather conditions, a delay in construction has put the entire project behind schedule."
Either way, you need a comma in the sentence.

For the redund question, this is the most natural way of exp
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Thanks to your kind explanation, I think I can almost understand where is the most suitable location for modifier. Could I make another thread for this issue? I want to get a confirmation on what I've felt for the location of modifier.
Thanks for your understanding in advance.
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Son JamesCould I make another thread for this issue?
Course!
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Thank you so much for your kind explanation.Unfortunately that sentence didn't have any comma so I was really confused on what it means. Thanks once again,Mr.Dimsumexpress.
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A comma is a pause used to separate a series of thougths, or an adverbial phrase from the main clause.
Due to adverse weather, a delay in construction has put the entire prejct behind schedule.
Because of getting up late, I missed the bus.
Being in a hurry, I forgot to tak
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