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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"Should really" or "really should?"

Which is correct? "Really should," or "should really," and why?
  

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Hi, Generally speaking, both are OK. Clive

  • Hi, Generally speaking, both are OK.
  • Clive
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Hi,
Generally speaking, both are OK.

Clive
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Neither is incorrect, although their usage can be different according to the context in which they are used.

For example:

1. You should really get yourself a job.

2. You really should get yourself a job.

To me, the second of these is more emphatic or insistent.

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