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Chiakingdom Posted 6 years ago
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The position of only

After the first few chords, no one was aware that the pianist was blind. They were aware only of his music.


They were aware of only his music. is also grammatically correct? If not, why is that?

  

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Chiakingdom After the first few chords, no one was aware that the pianist was blind. They were aware only of his music. They were aware of only his music.

  • Chiakingdom After the first few chords, no one was aware that the pianist was blind.
  • They were aware only of his music.
  • They were aware of only his music.
  • is also grammatically correct?
  • If not, why is that?
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Chiakingdom

After the first few chords, no one was aware that the pianist was blind. They were aware only of his music.


They were aware of only his music. is also grammatically correct? If not, why is that?

It's grammatical, but in writing it tricks the reader, who expects the usual "aware only" and can't believe his eyes. It is distracting

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