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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Which one is correct?
1 - He is mainly famous for his successful career.
2 - He is maunly famous for having a successful career.
3 - He is famous mainly for his successful career.
4 - He is famous mainly for having a successful career.
2 - He is maunly famous for having a successful career.
3 - He is famous mainly for his successful career.
4 - He is famous mainly for having a successful career.
Top answer
Mainly is a modifier, so it should be as close to what it is modifying as possible. Therefore, 3 & 4 are correct, while 1 & 2 are not, as I understand the intent of the sentences. If you must limit it to only one sentence, go with 3.
- Mainly is a modifier, so it should be as close to what it is modifying as possible.
- Therefore, 3 & 4 are correct, while 1 & 2 are not, as I understand the intent of the sentences.
- If you must limit it to only one sentence, go with 3.
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Mainly is a modifier, so it should be as close to what it is modifying as possible. Therefore, 3 & 4 are correct, while 1 & 2 are not, as I understand the intent of the sentences. If you must limit it to only one sentence, go with 3.
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