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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Position of adverb - almost

After waiting for almost an hour, at last I managed to hail a vacant taxi.

Would it be natural if it read 'After almost waiting for an hour..." instead?

Thank you

PBF
  

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" instead? No! You didn't almost wait, but do something else instead of waiting!

— CalifJim

  • " instead?
  • No!
  • You didn't almost wait, but do something else instead of waiting!
  • Compare: I almost said he was a liar, but caught myself in time and remained silent.
  • CJ
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PeaceblinkfriendWould it be natural if it read 'After almost waiting for an hour..." instead?
No! You didn't almostwait, but do something else instead of waiting!
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Ah, I see. That's a big difference. Thanks for replying, CalifJim.

PBF
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