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Wynnmyintuu Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Position of time phrase in passive sentences

Which is the right way to say:
"Red Sunset was oainted by Smithers in 1998." or "Red Sunset was painted in 1998 by Smithers."
I found the second sentence in an online English test.
  

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Both are fine. As long as there is no confusion, the time adverbial can go in several places.

  • Both are fine.
  • As long as there is no confusion, the time adverbial can go in several places.
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Both are fine. As long as there is no confusion, the time adverbial can go in several places.

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