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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Place adverb where appropriate?
Hi. I think we can place most (?) adverbs or adverbial phrases, like "also" or "for two years," at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of a sentence depending on what kind of effect (?) you as a write want to produce. (Although for the adverbial phrase "for two years," it looks awkward (if not incorrect) to put it in the middle.) Am I correct?
eg,
Also, he wanted a cup of water.
He also wanted a cup of water.
He wanted a cup of water, also.
For two years, he studied very hard.
He studied very hard for two years.
eg,
Also, he wanted a cup of water.
He also wanted a cup of water.
He wanted a cup of water, also.
For two years, he studied very hard.
He studied very hard for two years.
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Yes, 'for two years' does not fit very well into the middle, though it is possible. Different kinds of adverbs have different ranges of freedom. Consider 'not', for example.
- Yes, 'for two years' does not fit very well into the middle, though it is possible.
- Different kinds of adverbs have different ranges of freedom.
- Consider 'not', for example.
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Yes, 'for two years' does not fit very well into the middle, though it is possible. Different kinds of adverbs have different ranges of freedom. Consider 'not', for example.
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