Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Position of adverb - almost
After waiting for almost an hour, at last I managed to hail a vacant taxi.
Would it be natural if it read 'After almost waiting for an hour..." instead?
Thank you
PBF
Would it be natural if it read 'After almost waiting for an hour..." instead?
Thank you
PBF
Top answer
" instead? No! You didn't almost wait, but do something else instead of waiting!
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PeaceblinkfriendWould it be natural if it read 'After almost waiting for an hour..." instead?No! You didn't almostwait, but do something else instead of waiting!
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Ah, I see. That's a big difference. Thanks for replying, CalifJim.
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