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Grammar

The use of "still"

Hello, a quick question for you all.

What is the difference between these three sentences please? If something is wrong, please explain to me why, and if something is correct, again, please explain to me why.

1. If I hadn't met you I would still be single.

2. If I hadn't met you still I would be single.

3. If I hadn't met you I would be single still.

Many thanks for your help in advance. I need the answer asap please.

Your thoughts?

  

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You might want to vary the position of adverbs for stylistic reasons, but the only one here which follows the normal word order is: If I hadn't met you I would still be single. The "rule" is to place "still" after the first element of the verb phrase. I would still be single.

— CalifJim

  • You might want to vary the position of adverbs for stylistic reasons, but the only one here which follows the normal word order is: If I hadn't met you I would still be single.
  • The "rule" is to place "still" after the first element of the verb phrase.
  • I would still be single.
  • I have still got work to do.
  • I will still need help tomorrow.
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You might want to vary the position of adverbs for stylistic reasons, but the only one here which follows the normal word order is:

If I hadn't met you I would still be single.

The "rule" is to place "still" after the first element of the verb phrase.

I would still be single.
I have still got work to do.
I will still need help tomorrow.
Marvin w
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