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Buysschaert, Joost – IRAL, 1987
Describes how traditional rules that explain the position of adverbs in English are not always adequate due to unconsidered criteria. More precise position rules need to be formulated, including a clearer approach to distinguishing when adverbials modify subjects or verbs. More accurate adverbial position rules are presented and discussed in…
Descriptors: Adverbs, English, Form Classes (Languages), Grammar
