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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"likely will not" - ok as written?

They likely will not...

Is that correct grammar?

Or must it be replaced with:

They will likely not...
  

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Hi, They likely will not... Is that correct grammar? Or must it be replaced with: They will likely not...

  • Hi, They likely will not...
  • Is that correct grammar?
  • Or must it be replaced with: They will likely not...
  • Both are OK.
  • Such word orders can be flexible.
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Hi,

They likely will not... Is that correct grammar?

Or must it be replaced with: They will likely not...


Both are OK. Such word orders can be flexible. It's often a matter of style and emphasis.

Best wishes, Clive

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