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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Word order differences and meanings

Hi!
I recently came across some sentences that consist of the same words, but are in a different word order. I am a bit confused about when you use the one or the other word order, or if it matters at all and if there is a difference in meaning.

Here are the sentences:

1. She came immediately to the door
2. She immediately came to the door
3. Immediately she came to the door
4. She came to the door immediately

Is there a difference between these 4 sentences? If yes, what is it and when do I use which?

5. Bring what you can to the table
6. Bring to the table what you can

Same here, what is the difference between these 2 sentences? When is the first one used, when the second one?

Also:

Is there a difference in meaning when I use the infinitive or progressive form after another verb?
Example: I saw it FALL out of the window VS. I saw it FALLING out the window.

Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it.

Best regards,

Peter
  

Top answer

-- There is no difference in meaning. Surrounding context may lead the writer to choose one or the other for style. -- No.

— Mister Micawber

  • -- There is no difference in meaning.
  • Surrounding context may lead the writer to choose one or the other for style.
  • -- No.
  • Same comment.
  • -- The infinitive suggests that you experienced the complete event; the participial form indicates that you saw at least part of the action.
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Is there a difference between these 4 sentences?-- There is no difference in meaning. Surrounding context may lead the writer to choose one or the other for style.

Same here, what is the difference between these 2 sentences?-- No. Same comment.


Is there a difference in meaning when I use the infinitive or progressive form after another verb?-- The infiniti
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