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Grammar and Linguistics > Frequency adverbs position
Frequency adverbs position
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joserik
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Frequency adverbs position
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Hello, everyone:
do you know the "grammatically correct" position of the adverb ALWAYS in the sentence: She doesn �t go to the cinema. Would you say "she always doesn �t go to the cinema" or "she doesn �t always go to the cinema"? Thanks in advance! |
25 Jun 2009
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txellalalluna
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she doesn �t always go to the cinema
or
she never goes to the cinema
depending on what you mean.
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25 Jun 2009
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Ayaniw
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Hi Joserik!
Most adverbs of frequency are placed before the verb.
They are played between the auxiliary and the verb, though.
So, the correct sentence is: She doesn �t always go to the cinema. (between auxiliary and verb)
Other adverbs (adverbial phrases) of frequency are placed in the end of the sentence.
Al.
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25 Jun 2009
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wilwarin32
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Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb in the sentence: She doesn �t always go to the cinema.
they go after to be, though: He isn �t usually at home on Sundays.
Bye...
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26 Jun 2009
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joserik
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Thank you very much!!!
Thank you!!!
Thanks!!! |
26 Jun 2009
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ajaaron
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I am not arguing with wilwarin here, but the adverb can come before the "be" verb in short answers and other situations.
A: You �re late again!
B: I usually am. (The intent is to stress "usually")
A: I think that answer is wrong.
B: I never was any good at maths. (The intent is to stress "never")
The adverb can be quite flexible in position. Wilwarin �s rule though is a good one to follow and covers 99% of all situations :)
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30 Jun 2009
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